The Happening Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

The Happening

Release Date: Friday, June 13, 2008

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Starring: Mark Wahlberg • Zooey Deschanel • John Leguizamo • Spencer Breslin • Ashlyn Sanchez

R Action N/A

3.11 / 5.0

50% WILL SEE 50% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A family is on the run from an inexplicable and unstoppable event that threatens not only humankind--but the most basic human instinct of them all: survival.

Action Suspense Thriller

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Who is making The Happening – Crew List

A look at The Happening behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director M. Night Shyamalan last helmed Trap and Trap. The film's writer M. Night Shyamalan last penned Trap and Trap.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Producers: Barry Mendel
Sam Mercer
Jose L. Rodriguez
M. Night Shyamalan

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Barry Mendel Productions
Blinding Edge Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Happening

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violent and disturbing images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Happening Release Date: When was the film released?

The Happening was released in on Friday, June 13 , 2008. There were two other movies released on the same date, including The Incredible Hulk and Jolene.