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The Happening

11th June 2008
1h 31m
M. Night Shyamalan
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 4:23am.

The Happening is a Science Fiction Thriller film released on 11th June 2008; M. Night Shyamalan directed the film which stars Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $103,403,799 on its budget.

Plot

When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliott 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 (48)

Mark Wahlberg's profile
Mark Wahlberg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Zooey Deschanel's profile
Zooey Deschanel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
John Leguizamo's profile
John Leguizamo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Alan Ruck's profile
Alan Ruck
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Frank Collison's profile
Frank Collison
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Jeremy Strong's profile
Jeremy Strong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Peter Appel's profile
Peter Appel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Brian Anthony Wilson's profile
Brian Anthony Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Brian O'Halloran's profile
Brian O'Halloran
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Spencer Breslin's profile
Spencer Breslin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 15
Joel de la Fuente's profile
Joel de la Fuente
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Roberto Lombardi's profile
Roberto Lombardi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Betty Buckley's profile
Betty Buckley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Armand Schultz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Robert Bailey Jr.'s profile
Robert Bailey Jr.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17
M. Night Shyamalan's profile
M. Night Shyamalan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Alison Folland's profile
Alison Folland
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Curtis McClarin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Kerry O'Malley's profile
Kerry O'Malley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Victoria Clark's profile
Victoria Clark
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Mara Hobel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Ukee Washington's profile
Ukee Washington
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Ashlyn Sanchez's profile
Ashlyn Sanchez
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Stéphane Debac
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Megan Grace
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Cyrille Thouvenin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Kristen Connolly's profile
Kristen Connolly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27

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The Happening FAQ

When was The Happening released?

The Happening was released 16 years ago, on Wednesday June 11th, 2008.

How much did The Happening cost to make?

The budget was $60,000,000.

How much money did The Happening make?

The worldwide revenue was $163,403,799.

Is The Happening on Netflix?

No, The Happening is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Happening on Amazon Prime?

No, The Happening is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Happening on Disney Plus?

No, The Happening is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Happening Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

2% 0-12
4% 13-19
10% 20-29
19% 30-39
15% 40-49
4% 50-59
2% 60-69
44% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

29% Female
71% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown