The Happening
"We've sensed it. We've seen the signs. Now...it's happening."
Originally released in 2008. The Happening is a thriller/science fiction film. directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (3,836 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$163.4M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $163,403,799
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- UTV Motion Pictures
- Spyglass Entertainment
- Blinding Edge Pictures
- Dune Entertainment III
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Happening about?
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 t...
Who directed The Happening?
The Happening was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
How long is The Happening?
The Happening has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Happening released?
The Happening was released on June 11, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Happening?
The main cast of The Happening includes Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez, Betty Buckley.
Is The Happening worth watching?
The Happening has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 3,836 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.