The Happening (2008)
Movie 1h 30m ★ 5.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind
Released in 2008, The Happening is a science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The cast includes Kristen Connolly, Jeremy Strong and Alan Ruck. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.4 out of 10.
60Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon -- or something even more sinister?
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Cast & crew
- M. Night ShyamalanDirector
- Kristen Connollyas Woman Reading on Bench
- Jeremy Strongas Private Auster
- Alan Ruckas Principal
- Robert Bailey Jr.as Jared
- John Leguizamoas Julian
- Zooey Deschanelas Alma Moore
- Spencer Breslinas Josh
- M. Night Shyamalanas Joey (voice)
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Questions about The Happening
- What genre is The Happening?
- The Happening is categorised as Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Happening?
- Kristen Connolly, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck, Robert Bailey Jr., John Leguizamo appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Happening?
- M. Night Shyamalan directed The Happening.
- How long is The Happening?
- The Happening runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Is The Happening worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Happening?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
