2017
Not Rated
The Orchard
1 h 37 m

2017
Not Rated
The Orchard
1 h 37 m

Summary Annette (Michelle Morgan) and Elliot (Jorma Taccone) are a mostly happy, moderately neurotic LA couple. Maybe Annette doesn’t enjoy game nights or taco stands as much as Elliot does, but no relationship is perfect, right? Rather than embracing their differences, Annette can only compare their relationship to their happy couple friends. T...

Comedy

Directed By: Michelle Morgan

Written By: Michelle Morgan

2017
Not Rated
The Orchard
1 h 37 m

2017
Not Rated
The Orchard
1 h 37 m

It Happened in L.A.

Name: It Happened in L.A.
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2017-11-03
Duration: 1 min 37 s
Rating: 58
Cast: Michelle Morgan, Jorma Taccone, Dree Hemingway, Kentucker Audley, Margarita Levieva

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews

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The Playlist

Jan 22, 2017

[Morgan's] observations about Hollywood’s image-consciousness and the transactional nature of L.A. relationships are nothing new. But there’s a specificity and a liveliness to her jokes that makes them feel almost fresh — or, at the least, relevant.

By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

The Film Stage

Jan 22, 2017

As the film progresses and a comedic rhythm clicks into place, L.A. Times blazes its own distinct, disenchanted trail of romance in the modern age.

By Jordan Raup FULL REVIEW

Variety

Jan 22, 2017

First-time writer-director (and also star) Michelle Morgan brings just enough specificity, and a surprisingly sharp eye, to make the film an interesting calling card for future work.

By Geoff Berkshire FULL REVIEW

Screen Daily

Jan 23, 2017

As a satire about L.A. living, the movie delivers its fair share of zingers. With a script that recalls Whit Stillman and TV sitcoms, Morgan’s crisp dialogue sometimes hits its target.

By Anthony Kaufman FULL REVIEW

L.A. Weekly

Nov 9, 2017

At times, Morgan's script inspires laughs; but at others, the witticisms seem forced

By Tatiana Craine FULL REVIEW

RogerEbert.com

Nov 3, 2017

For better or often worse, It Happened in L.A. has a vision.

By Vikram Murthi FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 25, 2017

If you’re going to attempt a quasi-farcical look at the behavior of thirtysomething strivers in Hollywood, you need to cut more sharply and dig more deeply than does L.A. Times.

By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW

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Production Company A Stern Talking To, Hyperion Media Group, Point+Drop Productions, Storyboard Entertainment, Water's End Productions

Release Date Nov 3, 2017

Duration 1 h 37 m

Rating Not Rated

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Sundance Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Michelle Morgan

Annette

Jorma Taccone

Elliot

Dree Hemingway

Baker

Kentucker Audley

Peter

Margarita Levieva

Ingrid

Adam Shapiro

Jimmy

Angela Trimbur

Simone

Robert Schwartzman

Ben

Nora Zehetner

Nora

Tate Donovan

Tom

Andre Hyland

Zee

James Ransone

Heath

Antonio Cupo

Michael

Allison Lanier

Megan

Julie Mintz

Alice

Jennifer Costagliola

Meryl

Jeff Grace

Greg the Sweater Guy

Flula Borg

Meep

Randy Crowder

Dave

Corinne Kingsbury

Frankie

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