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Movie 43

Movie 43 is a 2013 American anthology comedy film made up of interconnected short segments featuring an ensemble cast of major Hollywood actors.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Movie 43 is a 2013 American anthology comedy film composed of interconnected short segments featuring an ensemble cast of major Hollywood actors. It was released on January 25, 2013, and is rated R for crude sexual content, nudity, language, some violence, and drug use.

Premise

Movie 43 presents a set of connected comic shorts framed around a pitch for a fictional film. The segments are intended as outrageous, adult-oriented sketches.

Cast and directors

The film features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Emma Stone, Kate Winslet, Richard Gere, and Gerard Butler. Multiple directors were involved, including Elizabeth Banks, Peter Farrelly, Brett Ratner, Bob Odenkirk, and others.

Release and reception

The film opened in U.S. theatres on January 25, 2013. It received an R rating for its explicit sexual content, nudity, language, violence, and drug use.

Commercial performance

Reported figures list the film’s budget at about US$6 million and worldwide box office at about US$32.4 million.

Key facts

  • Movie 43 is a 2013 anthology comedy film featuring a large ensemble cast.
  • The film consists of interconnected short segments directed by multiple directors.
  • Its content includes strong crude and sexual material, nudity, language, some violence, and drug use.
  • The film was released on January 25, 2013, and earned US$32.4 million worldwide against a US$6 million budget.
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Canadian context

Movie 43 has been available to Canadian audiences through home entertainment and television programming, and Canadian viewers may encounter it as part of broader coverage of controversial Hollywood comedies.

Frequently asked questions

What is Movie 43?
Movie 43 is a 2013 American anthology comedy film made up of interconnected short segments.
When was Movie 43 released?
It was released in the United States on January 25, 2013.
Who directed Movie 43?
Multiple directors worked on the film, including Elizabeth Banks, Peter Farrelly, Brett Ratner, and Bob Odenkirk.
What is Movie 43 rated?
It is rated R for strong crude and sexual content, graphic nudity, language, some violence, and drug use.
How long is Movie 43?
The running time is 94 minutes.

References

  1. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m7315/movie-43
    Supports: 2013 release year, anthology structure, cast, directors, and R rating description
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1333125/
    Supports: Plot summary, runtime, genre, and release date
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1333125/faq/
    Supports: Total number of short films, runtime, release date, and synopsis
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/movie_43
    Supports: Directors, genre, original language, release date, runtime, and rating
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/movie-43
    Supports: Release date, runtime, MPAA rating, content description, and studio
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_43
    Supports: Running time, country, language, budget, box office, distributor