The Happening 2008
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56 Reviews
63%
Gummy
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SplatWhen 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?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Elliot Moore
as Alma Moore
as Julian
as Jess
as Mrs. Jones
as Josh
as Jared
as Nursery Owner
as Private Auster
as Principal
Director:
Writer:
M. Night Shyamalan
Stars:
Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez, Betty Buckley, Spencer Breslin, Robert Bailey Jr., Frank Collison, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck,
Genres:
Thriller,Science Fiction
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
90 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Happening
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Elliot Moore
as Alma Moore
as Julian
as Jess
as Mrs. Jones
as Josh
as Jared
as Nursery Owner
as Private Auster
as Principal
as Nursery Owner's Wife
as Joey (voice)
as Woman Reading on Bench with Hair Pin
as Woman Reading on Bench
as Construction Foreman
as Construction Crew Member
as Jake
as Train Conductor
as Father in Elliot's Group
as Woman on Cell Phone
as Teenage Girl in Jeep
as French Bicyclist
as French Bicyclist's Friend
as Medical Correspondent
as Professor Kendall Wallace
as Talk Show Host
as Dr. Ross
as Student Named Laura
as Boy In Class
as Student Named Dylan
as Vice Principal
as Teacher in Auditorium
as Railway Police Officer
as P.A. System Conductor
as Philadelphia Police Officer
as Taxi Driver - Sal
as Older Woman with Dog
as Passenger
as Woman Passenger
as Passenger at Counter
as Diner Owner
as Passenger #1
as Passenger #2
as Passenger #3
as Jeep Driver
as Jeep Passenger #1
as Jeep Passenger #2
as Man In Crowd At Crossroads
as Realtor
as Woman In Group
as Woman with Hands Over Ears
as Farmhouse Voice (voice)
as Mangled Construction Worker
as Arguing Man in Crowd
as Zoo Employee
as Local News Anchor
as Network News Anchor
as Radio News Announcer
as Radio Voice (voice)
as Radio Caller Fay (voice)
as Young Woman Voice on Phone (voice)
as Radio Newsman (voice)
as Radio Announcer (voice)
as Truck Passenger Boy
as Truck Passenger Girl
as Pico - Helen's Pianist (uncredited)
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
as U.S. Reporter
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