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The Happening (2008)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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?
Cast
Mark Wahlbergas Elliot Moore
Zooey Deschanelas Alma Moore
John Leguizamoas Julian
Ashlyn Sanchezas Jess
Betty Buckleyas Mrs. Jones
Spencer Breslinas Josh
Robert Bailey Jr.as Jared
Frank Collisonas Nursery Owner
Jeremy Strongas Private Auster
Alan Ruckas Principal
Victoria Clarkas Nursery Owner's Wife
M. Night Shyamalanas Joey (voice)
Alison Follandas Woman Reading on Bench with Hair Pin
Kristen Connollyas Woman Reading on Bench
Facts
| Release date | June 11, 2008 |
| Runtime | 90 min (1h 30m) โ shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $60,000,000 |
| Box office | $163,403,799 (2.7ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0949731 |
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Questions
How long is The Happening?
The Happening runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is The Happening worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 4,109 votes, which places it #203 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 8%) and #2324 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Happening?
The Happening was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Sixth Sense (1999), Split (2017), Unbreakable (2000).
Who stars in The Happening?
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.
What is The Happening rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Happening?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26278.