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The Happening (2008)

Movie91 minRated R

IMDb5.0/ 10CTV score5.2/ 10

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About The Happening

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?

Year
2008
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Runtime
91 min
Rated
R
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Top cast
Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez

The Happening release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Happening

  • 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
  • Cornell Womackas Construction Foreman
Producer
M. Night Shyamalan, Barry Mendel, Sam Mercer, Deven Khote, Jose L. Rodriguez, John Rusk
Original Music Composer
James Newton Howard
Director of Photography
Tak Fujimoto

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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