It Happened in L.A.

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It Happened in L.A.
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichelle Morgan
Written byMichelle Morgan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNicholas Wiesnet
Edited byJohn-Michael Powell
Music byAnthony B. Willis
Production
companies
  • Hyperion Media Group
  • Storyboard Entertainment
  • Water's End Productions
Distributed by The Orchard
Release dates
Running time
96 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It Happened in L.A. is a 2017 American comedy film written and directed by Michelle Morgan. The film stars Morgan, Jorma Taccone and Dree Hemingway. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. The film was released on November 3, 2017, by The Orchard.

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Release

The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. [1] [2] In October 2017, The Orchard acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, and set it for a November 3, 2017, release. [3] [4]

Critical response

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 69% based on 16 reviews, with a weighted average of 6/10. [5] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". [6]

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References

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  2. "'L.A. Times' Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
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