Jump to Content

This Is Happening Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Portrait of Amy Renner Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 29, 2016

This Is Happening

Release Date: Friday, October 2, 2015 Limited

Two siblings. Five pounds of pot. One runaway grandmother.

Director: Ryan Jaffe

Starring: Cloris Leachman James Wolk Mickey Sumner Judd Nelson Rene Auberjonois

Not Rated Comedy 1 hr, 24 m

  • 4 / 5.0
63% 37%

Plot – What's the story about?

Copy link to Plot – What's the story about?
Plot
Beleaguered Philip Davis is sent at his father's behest to place his eccentric grandmother, Estelle, into an assisted living facility. To add to his troubles, his small-time drug dealer sister Megan decides to join him, using the trip as a cover for a large marijuana buy. When Estelle discovers her grandson's plan, she furiously takes off for Seattle, unaware that her granddaughter's drug haul is stashed in the trunk of the car. The estranged siblings have no choice but to go on the road after their wayward grandmother, the taxidermied dog she keeps as a companion, and five pounds of marijuana.
Cited as official plot version from trailers.apple.com
Comedy

Snap poll

Will you see This Is Happening?

63% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

37% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Watched it? Share Your Rating!

Who stars in This Is Happening – Cast List

Copy link to Who stars in This Is Happening – Cast List

Who is making This Is Happening – Crew List

The film's writer Ryan Jaffe last penned Don't Lean on Me.

Director
Ryan Jaffe
Screenwriter
Producers
Lisa Barrett
Scott Einziger
Ryan Jaffe
Matthew Weinberg
Production Companies

Production – What we know about the This Is Happening

Copy link to Production – What we know about the This Is Happening

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Completed

Changed This Is Happening movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Have updates about This Is Happening? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

Additional Information

Parent Rating
NR Not Rated
Runtime
1 hr, 24 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Not available
Language
English
ADVERTISEMENT

This Is Happening Trailers and Clips

Copy link to This Is Happening Trailers and Clips
This Is Happening

Theatrical Trailer

This Is Happening Release Date: When was the film released?

This Is Happening was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 2 , 2015. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Martian, Olvidados and He Named Me Malala. As a limited release, This Is Happening was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

This Is Happening DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

This Is Happening is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of This Is Happening today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

With Streaming Subscription

On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

  • Estimated DVD Release Date

Buy or Rent Digitally (Ultra HD)

  • No digital purchase or rental options are available yet.


ADVERTISEMENT

Q&A: Asked about This Is Happening

Ask question

Looking for more information on This Is Happening?

When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

ADVERTISEMENT

Watch Now

Watch in HD and 4K on your favorite streaming platforms.

Available to stream now. Watch on Apple, Fire TV, or Roku devices.

Buy Now

Check disc availability at your favorite retailers.

Shop Collectibles

Shop movie posters, toys, and collectibles.

When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

ADVERTISEMENT

  • Set the MPAA rating to NR

  • Added a running time of 84 minutes

New trailer

The Strangers – Chapter 3 Official Trailer

From Lionsgate Studios.

ADVERTISEMENT

More to Explore

Find and discover more on Movie Insider.

30-Day Free Trial

Watch thousands of movies 24/7 on Amazon Prime.

Go now
Production Listings

Find and discover movies filming now.

Go now