What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?

Name: What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2004-10-22
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Marlee Matlin, Elaine Hendrix, John Ross Bowie, Robert Bailey Jr., Barry Newman

IMDb ID: tt0399877 · Year: 2004 · Rating: 5.2 (14,025 votes)

Genres: Documentary · Comedy · Drama

A fictional photographer's quest to spiritually rediscover herself is interspersed with documentary footage of scientists and theologians discussing the philosophical aspects of quantum physics.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesAustralia: What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
United Kingdom: What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Japan: What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (Japanese)
United States: What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Canada: What the Bleep Do We Know!? (English, promotional title)
United States: What the Bleep Do We Know!? (Alternative Title)
World-wide: What the Bleep Do We Know!? (English, informal title)
Belgium: Que sait-on vraiment de la réalité!? (French)
France: Que sait-on vraiment de la réalité!?
Brazil: Quem Somos Nós? (Festival Title)
Brazil: Quem Somos Nós?
Spain: ¿¡Y tú que (s)abes!?
Argentina: ¿Y tú qué sabes?
Mexico: ¿Y Tú Qué Sabes?
Israel: Bleep (Hebrew)
Hungary: Mi a csudát tudunk a világról?
Turkey: Ne biliyoruz ki? (Turkish)
United States: Sacred Science (Working Title)
Greece: Ti sto... biip... xeroume? (transliterated title)
South Africa: What the #$*! Do We (K)Now!? (English)
Germany: What the Bleep Do We Know
Russia: Покрытое тайной: Так что же мы знаем?!
What the Bleep Do We Know!?Content RatingNot RatedRelease Date2004-10-22Runtime109 minutesMetascore38IMDb Popularity0User Reviews503Critic Reviews60Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglish
German
SpanishKeywordspseudoscience
cult
religious propaganda
meaninglessness
false informationFilming LocationsBagdad Theatre, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon, USAProduction CompaniesCaptured Light
Lord of the WindIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399877/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/03/tt0399877.jpgUpdated At2026-04-15T08:42:07

Directors

William Arntz
Betsy Chasse
Mark Vicente

Writers

William Arntz
Betsy Chasse
Matthew Hoffman
Mark Vicente

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Marlee Matlin | Character: Lead
Actor: Elaine Hendrix | Character: Jennifer
Actor: John Ross Bowie | Character: Elliot
Actor: Robert Bailey Jr. | Character: Reggie
Actor: Barry Newman | Character: Frank
Actor: Larry Brandenburg | Character: Bruno
Actor: Daniela Serra | Character: Bride
Actor: James Langston Drake | Character: Groom
Actor: Michele Mariana | Character: Tour Guide
Actor: Armin Shimerman | Character: Older Man (in subway)
Actor: Robert Blanche | Character: Bob
Actor: Pavel Mikoloski | Character: Priest
Actor: Alex Rogers | Character: Guy #1
Actor: Tin Tran | Character: Guy #2
Actor: Leslie Taylor | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Sherilyn Lawson | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Mercedes Rose | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Joelle Anthony | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Dawnn Pavlonnis | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Danny Bruno | Character: Caterer
Actor: Josh Santos | Character: Best Man
Actor: Kerensa Gimre | Character: Kid
Actor: Heather Robertson | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Patti Collins | Character: Mother Of The Bride
Actor: Tammy Mischke | Character: Chick
Actor: Justin Canfield | Character: DJ
Actor: Gordon Grobelny | Character: Guitar Player
Actor: Brent Pendleton | Character: Conga Player
Actor: Jonathan Cammon | Character: Player
Actor: Val Landrum | Character: Ticket Sales Girl
Actor: Kyle Lunde | Character: Bartender
Actor: Gloria Manon | Character: Actress
Actor: Robert McKeehen | Character: Actor
Actor: Eric Newsome | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Kirk Thornton | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Michelle Ruff | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Lia Sargent | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Michael Sorich | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Steve Blum | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Tom Fahn | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Allison Gottfried | Character: Actress
Actor: David Albert | Character: Self
Actor: Joe Dispenza | Character: Self
Actor: Amit Goswami | Character: Self
Actor: John Hagelin | Character: Self
Actor: Stuart Hameroff | Character: Self
Actor: J.Z. Knight | Character: Ramtha
Actor: Miceal Ledwith | Character: Self
Actor: Daniel Monti | Character: Self
Actor: Andrew Newberg | Character: Self
Actor: Candace Pert | Character: Self
Actor: Jeffrey Satinover | Character: Self
Actor: William Tiller | Character: Self
Actor: Fred Alan Wolf | Character: Self
Actor: Marsha Clark | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: William Joseph Elk III | Character: Shaman
Actor: Evan Jacobs | Character: Priest in Flashback
Actor: Spencer Kayden | Character: Bridesmaid
Actor: Jeff S. Dodge | Character: Extra on Train
Actor: Carol Stanzione | Character: Various Character Voices
Actor: Casper Van Dien | Character: Romantic Moritz
Actor: Tara Walker | Character: Girl at Train Station

[Directors Group]
Name: William Arntz | Role: Director
Name: Betsy Chasse | Role: Director
Name: Mark Vicente | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: William Arntz | Role: Writer
Name: Betsy Chasse | Role: Writer
Name: Matthew Hoffman | Role: Writer
Name: Mark Vicente | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Scott Altomare | Role: Producer
Name: William Arntz | Role: Producer
Name: Betsy Chasse | Role: Producer
Name: Todd C. Guzze | Role: Producer
Name: Mark Vicente | Role: Producer
Name: Straw Weisman | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Christopher Franke | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: David Bridges | Role: Cinematographer
Name: Mark Vicente | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Jonathan P. Shaw | Role: Editor

[Casting Group]
Name: Valerie McCaffrey | Role: Casting Director
Name: Danny Stoltz | Role: Casting Director

[Production Design Group]
Name: Nava | Role: Production Designer

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Ronald Leamon | Role: Costume Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: E. Larry Day | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Amanda Williams | Role: Makeup Department

[Production Management]
Name: Stephen McDaniel | Role: Production Manager
Name: Straw Weisman | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Craig Borden | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Todd C. Guzze | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Eugene Mazzola | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Art Department]
Name: Renee Prince | Role: Art Department
Name: Shandy Ray | Role: Art Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Nate Atkins | Role: Sound Department
Name: Jim Baer | Role: Sound Department
Name: Karma Barber | Role: Sound Department
Name: Jason England | Role: Sound Department
Name: John D. Gooch | Role: Sound Department
Name: Stanley Kastner | Role: Sound Department
Name: Donald Lyles | Role: Sound Department
Name: Shannon Potter | Role: Sound Department
Name: Vic Radulich | Role: Sound Department
Name: John Rotondi | Role: Sound Department
Name: Clancy T. Troutman | Role: Sound Department
Name: Scott Westley | Role: Sound Department
Name: Austin Storms | Role: Sound Department

[Visual Effects]
Name: Mark Benard | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Barb Benoit | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Dennis Berardi | Role: Visual Effects
Name: David M. Blum | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jose Burgos | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Sharlto Copley | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rob Del Ciancio | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Bonnie Dickson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Matthew Esterhuizen | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Kevin Genzel | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Marc Greyvenstein | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Heather Grieve | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Simon Hansen | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Evan Jacobs | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Denny Kurien | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Mike Leben | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jef Lonn | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ali Maleka | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Matt McFarland | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Mark Meloche | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Diane Miller | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Douglas Miller | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Andrew Nguyen | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Mark Palowich | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Chris Paxson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Gillian Pearson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Vladimir Popovic | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Julian Potgieter | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Darcy Reno | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Eric J. Robertson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Andy Robinson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Michael Stewart | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Andre Van Der Merwe | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Aaron Weintraub | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Steve Wittmann | Role: Visual Effects

[Stunts]
Name: Steve Buckley | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Matt Barbee | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mike Booth | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Melanie C. Brown | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Noal Clemons | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Frank DiMarco | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Russ Eaton | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Frank Engel | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Brian Fleskes | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Brian Fuller | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Nate Goodman | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mike Hanauska | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Marc Hazewinkel | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Josh Hicks | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Steve Hubert | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: David R. Kohn | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Brent Lawson | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Brian C. Lawson | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Stuart T. Lillas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Richard Mauro | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Matthew May | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Steve Purcell | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Scott Richmond | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Greg Schmitt | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Chris Steele | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Joel Stirnkorb | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Shawn Sundby | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mark Vicente | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Aiken Weiss | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: James WilderHancock | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[animation department]
Name: Steve Wittmann | Role: Animation Department

[Casting Department]
Name: Sally Gates | Role: Casting Department
Name: Danny Stoltz | Role: Casting Department

[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Marienne O'Brien | Role: Costume Department
Name: Gerard Parr | Role: Costume Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Evans Butterworth | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Brian J. Cavanaugh | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Jason Henderson | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Matt McFarland | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Greg Podunovich | Role: Editorial Department

[Location Management]
Name: Stephen Finders | Role: Location Management
Name: Laura Stride | Role: Location Management

[Music Department]
Name: Tim Bomba | Role: Music Department
Name: Billy Lincoln | Role: Music Department
Name: Brent Pendleton | Role: Music Department
Name: Edgar Rothermich | Role: Music Department
Name: Brian Schvartz | Role: Music Department
Name: Jeff Tropeano | Role: Music Department

[Production Department]
Name: Timothy R. Boyce Jr. | Role: Production Department
Name: Adam Palmer | Role: Production Department

[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Janet Anneman | Role: Script and Continuity Department

[Transportation Department]
Name: Nik Edgerton | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Larry Gudgel | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Philip Krysl | Role: Transportation Department
Name: David Norris | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Eric Solmonson | Role: Transportation Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Linda Bloom-Hedine | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Hannah Childs | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Mike Colemna | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Christopher J. Corabi | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jonathan Dana | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Julianna Darling | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Victoria Dreyer | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Michael Fine | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Sam Gros | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Gail Heinzman | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Melissa Henderson | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Robin Lane | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Gary Laurent | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Greg McMickle | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Pavel Mikoloski | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Scott Schmidt | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Crystal Shade | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Kerby L. Verley | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Aaron Walrod | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Scott Challgren | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

What the Bleep Do We Know | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3774611737/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi3774611737/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1564554187070.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=s5L989HpmNJepg5wKdwQv1juSTe1-fwIoWb3bn540Qepu-48xrHiQ7qOd95gYaAuWdOJOVlolkQ-j5qKe~2l3FBIzk0vP0tQ7m2ZVK4ZmHtkbieI2K~-7J1F3NHqCA-n0oL2PVLbeRKS94K7oYO24kYB~CVik9VtRbxKU5z0L-kZtuXjW9i7QKYXt0~8dVZestHKDKUsp4nRVOZr5RT2kgSfoGAQMAQl~ADHu9fX2e8V3x3Igke4YvaEbnmSV6XyBT9nr5vjE3AT5ZHrdT7XyWtQ0OvIugnS8fA1FEp3qnFz0HduDps9GEpzCsL0AapbKVtnMQQVacnr4xZWsAZapQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
What The Bleep Do We Know!? Scene: Clip 2 | Type: Clip | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi885244953/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi885244953/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1677909377093.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=kz4i2r9AAWAGxxhwlpF7GCW7dj~y3iAkw2nrz0c0shHAweo2MluPQA5GDd4RJCiNP4kSPusxwrUBfEQ8oL3UXczUByROORJIQDCGKB0ADwuFCbkbWIJVOnHBuwyTpA6xOrI-URFpDgpeThX~7qSfAgNmjGsvPmEYqW0-r~hYI469RK13FM08KKYQXskjd~qYEGNNF186WMMueoWoN7XpuiTn-7rwlYJVYzHPH0mgVFFru9G6Bjv-OnZ804G5mODxH~FEGmTxtgzE4~3jrxlZCOewRFGDyVScWpP3yuehO2oiBV~43JacIax3XvbrC5-OcHIzU3n1tzNAg6d9zltJFA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
What The Bleep Do We Know!? Scene: Clip 1 | Type: Clip | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3972187161/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi3972187161/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1677915880518.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=ozDfAUAXDXYlZ8H9ikj1pfnR1NpjdYXOZClif1NKirkUGdYsJoq4EECyZnY8RP7DNdGwYqOdduIvB33jEOVTdR0mFa5mJEBKbOWfkIMRajwWwe7z2kOXJALtxfC8EkZgx6PjuuiTgls808A3dncAOoaU7PauLe99I~YQP49ksut4y474vNAbqkzMpvC88jUrjCqp-sTJOXszJv~sVqpxUlnk3m18QodQqAwSOU5e5HOJE0ruHiO2Cn3wrrDYLGnKfaMKbBGo5kDZOEVil9-ILFY5Mfx3~EDUSZ6oECdTJMxSjHMe5Zt0pWh4YMW9J8rx20-PQoQ74JSa7U3K35wLFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
What The Bleep Do We Know!? Scene: Clip 5 | Type: Clip | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2848113689/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi2848113689/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1677910347591.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=dXtd8m7XDv4ZUAc3tWRsqKLmkg7iYLXlg47jwa3i~U8oWNjEgJPE8WOCQ-vUhGZtULAqe3mOrN5fEa-myqNSylFj2694LZG2viPfuvvhNYNaCWKZAeRiEgV0vVXp3FWH1BdIeMOwHiDJSVsHTRMv8Gr6q2ttjpQSt39kAxniOeebCXOCAr7hPP0YyJRfPAZdVOiaU1BpAjvCqSIMh2gxBx1kb0gMXCRY6za~KXSmNzPqx3Xv1Pl-vokTt-7HsrtU653y6XgsZVslonQWi3~5oHasTL8MiWYPY46ZpNvQrmSkp2Niism4Aa631X47KV1J0o68vnvl9wLk1S-9iOk1Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
What The Bleep Do We Know!? Scene: Clip 4 | Type: Clip | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2311242777/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi2311242777/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1677889854484.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=CQD0giv9Wyz4sa1x7lHj6kYq5nnpEJjkczCqJWBnz~DPtAbWs-e3MK5KNtn3Yv82ZIu6MpL1qp0l~hMclhu~UPBe8-GP2akIjiQTEGJkP9LuNE6zPA1D6szSCz5~eC1W~-GnrSmOO5na8SgdOdEBYewXqywKtthg5fLOdXWmNgANhZAZ68gjc~yexUev~-ZTfhqgfQXJ1ollhfBJzgk5kD7uCMBhP6992r-eiq9cKN-hdTZD4Cbqv7UtxlUX9epEzKGXlS9Ob5TGN6fAwsQGUtthIBeFwZwl7iB~kMyA~GWdRiHYYUW2Se7-BMqlZMCpEzFx1kozXNGzrE2qsfApRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
What The Bleep Do We Know!? Scene: Clip 3 | Type: Clip | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1958921241/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi1958921241/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1677922334035.mp4?Expires=1788395617&Signature=sNXdm5tORfbrq~QviA8uiQph-O~zaHVYB35dou2b9WPVd2m7s5t~3Ng7OnuDo0OyKY1dgsi0vUVzze09aceN5C5X3W5KUAYauIxtcDjvELh1wJSES7r51l8bbxR9BuJa~TPOxFjNIkkcK64t9~QdLGJuBh9biefs0w5f6PpjHRRGmqdS8qi2OE44Odh1oXdTIrCAW2xX~UzLHK9vYhN5GrwcDQ6a3qTdnHOsZadMQlgjBy3nIEbp-Vb2njF4CyXM~aWFdQK4ITYB7~ltPFkbjCKjDQqJWqlDBjhSO5P-z9cUQG9b5lHGTiD~A9b-TUyy3s-peaZX~xTkDJa35SIyCw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

United States: April 2004 (WorldFest Houston)
United States: April 23, 2004 (Phoenix, Arizona)
United States: June 18, 2004 (Los Angeles, California)
United States: September 10, 2004 (New York City, New York)
United States: October 22, 2004
Japan: November 27, 2004
Iceland: April 9, 2005 (Iceland International Film Festival)
Australia: April 14, 2005
Netherlands: May 12, 2005
Belgium: May 18, 2005
United Kingdom: May 20, 2005
Ireland: May 20, 2005
Hungary: July 28, 2005
Israel: July 28, 2005
Mexico: August 5, 2005 (Mexico City)
Brazil: September 27, 2005 (Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival)
Brazil: November 18, 2005 (São Paulo)
Germany: November 24, 2005
Brazil: November 25, 2005 (Rio de Janeiro)
Austria: February 17, 2006
Greece: February 23, 2006 (limited)
Turkey: March 17, 2006
Switzerland: May 4, 2006 (German speaking region)
Spain: May 5, 2006
Argentina: September 14, 2006
Denmark: January 19, 2007
France: November 7, 2007

Awards

Box Office