How to watch What Happened, Brittany Murphy? in Australia

Brittany Murphy, best known for her roles in the teen movie classic Clueless, the musical drama film 8 Mile, and dozens of other Hollywood films, passed away at age 32. Over a decade later, her life and her sudden death will be the subject of the new HBO Max documentary series, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? Find out how to watch every episode as it airs in Australia with this guide.

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? TV series preview

In 2009, actress Brittany Murphy died in her Hollywood Hills home. A 911 call was made by her mother, Sharon Murphy, after Brittany Murphy suddenly collapsed on the morning of December 20, 2009. She had been having flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death. The actress was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Ed Winter, the coroner who handled Murphy’s case, concluded that the cause of her death was a combination of anemia, pneumonia, and prescription drugs.

In the documentary, both Winter and medical examiner Lisa Scheinin express the possibility that Murphy’s death could have been avoided if she had been taken to the hospital when she started falling ill. That is why much of the blame was laid on Simon Monjack, Brittany Murphy’s husband, because he allegedly refused to get her medical help. As conspiracy theories aggravate the actress’ untimely death, Murphy’s estranged father, Angelo Bertolotti, had claimed that her daughter had been actually poisoned.

What Happened, Brittany Murphy?, however, offers not much new details about the actress’ death. What it does is provide more information based on interviews on how Simon Monjack was an insidious presence in his wife’s life. It is revealed in the documentary that Monjack, a struggling screenwriter, took over Murphy’s personal and professional life, cutting her off from her friends as their relationship deepened and even controlling her finances. In an interview for the series, filmmaker Allison Burnett recalls meeting Monjack, who, at the time, lied about surviving terminal brain cancer. He also died of acute pneumonia and severe anemia on the same property five months later. The tragic circumstances surrounding their deaths have since been the subject of much speculation.

However, director Cynthia Hill wants the docuseries to focus on Brittany’s promising life, which was, unfortunately, overshadowed by the mysterious circumstances of her death. She expresses the intention behind the documentary is to celebrate Brittany’s talent and remind the public of the radiant star that she was. Hence, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is presented in a straightforward narrative, starting with her acting aspirations that led to her move to Los Angeles with her mother.

In her early teens, she began landing small roles on such shows as Murphy Brown and Sister, Sister before gaining mainstream recognition in the 1995 film Clueless. While her Clueless fame was the break she had been hoping for, this also unleashed Hollywood’s dark side. After getting ruthless comments from agents and producers about her appearance, Brittany extremely changed her looks by dying her hair blonde and losing more weight despite her already petite frame.

Ultimately, she secured leading lady roles while also becoming a tabloid favourite during her relationship with actor Ashton Kutcher. After some time, her career started taking a downturn, booking fewer major roles amidst nasty rumours about her drug use and bizarre behaviour when filming. With this tangent, this Brittany Murphy documentary not only sheds light on her husband’s manipulation, it also explores how Hollywood, the media, and even the public, contributed to the internal struggles that largely characterised the remainder of her life before her tragic death.

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is an HBO Max original that’s set to premiere this month.

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? TV show cast

Archive footage of Brittany Murphy has been used in the docuseries, as well as interviews of friends and colleagues who knew her well. Elizabeth Ragsdale, Simon Monjack’s ex-fiancee, also appears in the documentary. In an interview, she has notably spoken that while he didn’t kill Brittany Murphy, “he allowed her to die because he did not get her to the doctor and get her help.”

When did What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
docuseries air?

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? premiered in Australia on Foxtel and BINGE on 7th November 2021. The docuseries consists of two episodes, both episodes available for streaming on demand now.

How many seasons of What Happened, Brittany Murphy documentary?

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is a two-part documentary series with only one season. It will premiere in the US via HBO Max and in Australia via BINGE and Foxtel.

Which streaming services show What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

Delving into the life of Brittany Murphy before her shocking death, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? is a must-see docuseries from HBO, directed by Emmy-nominated Cynthia Hill (Private Violence). Both episodes of the series will be available on-demand in Australia upon its release in the US with the providers listed here:

Streaming Services	What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
BINGE	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
Foxtel from Telstra	Yes
Amazon Prime Video	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No

How to watch What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? will premiere on Foxtel and BINGE. Foxtel’s cheapest bundle is Foxtel Plus, which already includes channel favourites FOX Showcase, FOX Docos, and more. For Foxtel Now users, the base Essentials pack offers drama and doco channels. What Happened, Brittany Murphy? won’t be available on free-to-air.

Stream What Happened, Brittany Murphy? on BINGE

Both episodes of What Happened, Brittany Murphy? also hits streaming TV service BINGE. With a 14-day free trial, you may begin your documentary binge right away. New customers can take advantage of this free trial to stream the new docuseries on demand. After your trial period has expired, you can continue to check out BINGE with three different streaming plans.

A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream What Happened, Brittany Murphy? on Foxtel Now

You can also stream this Brittany Murphy documentary when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now this month. With a Foxtel Now subscription, you can also watch many more shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period ends, you can choose the Foxtel Now base pack, Essentials, for only $25 per month.

Watch What Happened, Brittany Murphy? on Telstra

Alternatively, you can watch every episode of the show with Foxtel or BINGE Telstra offers. Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With every Foxtel from Telstra offer you can also watch this new documentary exploring the Brittany Murphy death on the move using the Foxtel Go app. The BINGE Telstra offer gives you the first two months of your subscription absolutely free when you sign up via Telstra!

What Happened, Brittany Murphy? trailer

Check out the trailer for HBO’s new documentary series below.

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New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Friends, American Horror Story, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and to watch. 

What Happened, Brittany Murphy streaming devices

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the docuseries with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.