The Happening(2008)
We've sensed it. We've seen the signs. Now...it's happening.
The Happening 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?
The Happening (2008) is a thriller and science fiction film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released on June 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo and Ashlyn Sanchez. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 4,084 ratings.
- Director:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Writers:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Producers:
- Deven Khote, Sam Mercer, M. Night Shyamalan
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, UTV Motion Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Blinding Edge Pictures, Dune Entertainment III
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $163,403,799
- Status:
- Released
The Happening (2008) Trailer
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The Happening Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Elliot Moore
Zooey Deschanel
as Alma Moore
John Leguizamo
as Julian
Ashlyn Sanchez
as Jess
Betty Buckley
as Mrs. Jones
Spencer Breslin
as Josh
Robert Bailey Jr.
as Jared
Frank Collison
as Nursery Owner
Jeremy Strong
as Private Auster
Alan Ruck
as Principal
Victoria Clark
as Nursery Owner's Wife
M. Night Shyamalan
as Joey (voice)
Key crew
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, written by M. Night Shyamalan, produced by Deven Khote, Sam Mercer and M. Night Shyamalan.
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The Happening Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 4,084 ratings.
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The Happening – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happening online?
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The Happening (2008) is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Happening?
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The main cast of The Happening (2008) includes Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez and Betty Buckley. The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happening released?
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The Happening was released on June 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Happening worth watching?
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The Happening (2008) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 4,084 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Happening?
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Yes. The official The Happening trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.