The Happening

2008    1h 31m    R
Thriller, Sci-Fi,
5.018%24%54%
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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?
Directed By
M. Night Shyamalan
Written By
M. Night Shyamalan
Studio
Dune Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment,

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Cast of The Happening
  • Mark WahlbergElliot Moore
  • Zooey DeschanelAlma Moore
  • John LeguizamoJulian
  • Ashlyn SanchezJess
  • Betty BuckleyMrs. Jones
  • Spencer BreslinJosh
  • Robert Bailey Jr.Jared
  • Frank CollisonNursery Owner
  • Jeremy StrongPrivate Auster
  • Alan RuckPrincipal
  • Victoria ClarkNursery Owner's Wife
  • M. Night ShyamalanJoey (voice)
  • Alison FollandWoman Reading on Bench with Hair Pin
  • Kristen ConnollyWoman Reading on Bench
  • Cornell WomackConstruction Foreman
  • Curtis McClarinConstruction Crew Member
  • Robert LenziJake
  • Derege HardingTrain Conductor
  • Roberto LombardiFather in Elliot's Group
  • Kerry O'MalleyWoman on Cell Phone
  • Shayna LevineTeenage Girl in Jeep
  • Stéphane DebacFrench Bicyclist
  • Cyrille ThouveninFrench Bicyclist's Friend
  • Babita HarianiMedical Correspondent
  • Alicia TaylorU.S. Reporter
  • Edward James HylandProfessor Kendall Wallace
  • Armand SchultzTalk Show Host
  • Stephen SingerDr. Ross
  • Sophia BurkeStudent Named Laura
  • Alex Van KooyBoy In Class
  • Charlie SaxtonStudent Named Dylan
  • Kathy HartVice Principal
  • Lisa FurstTeacher in Auditorium
  • Rick FosterRailway Police Officer
  • Marc H. GlickP.A. System Conductor
  • Don CastroPhiladelphia Police Officer
  • Bill ChemerkaTaxi Driver - Sal
  • Jann EllisOlder Woman with Dog
  • Whitney SugarmanPassenger
  • Mary Ellen DriscollWoman Passenger
  • Greg WoodPassenger at Counter
  • Peter AppelDiner Owner
  • Eoin O'SheaPassenger #1
  • Michael QuinlanPassenger #2
  • Lyman ChenPassenger #3
  • Brian O'HalloranJeep Driver
  • Megan GraceJeep Passenger #1
  • Rich ChewJeep Passenger #2
  • Keith BullardMan In Crowd At Crossroads
  • Joel de la FuenteRealtor
  • Ashley BrimfieldWoman In Group
  • Mara HobelWoman with Hands Over Ears
  • James BreenFarmhouse Voice (voice)
  • Carmen BitontiMangled Construction Worker
  • Brian Anthony WilsonArguing Man in Crowd
  • Greg SmithAldridgeZoo Employee
  • Ukee WashingtonLocal News Anchor
  • John OttavinoNetwork News Anchor
  • Sid DohertyRadio News Announcer
  • Wes HeywoodRadio Voice (voice)
  • Nancy SokerkaRadio Caller Fay (voice)
  • Julia YorksYoung Woman Voice on Phone (voice)
  • Bill ShustaRadio Newsman (voice)
  • Kirk PenberthyRadio Announcer (voice)
  • Alex CraftTruck Passenger Boy
  • Allie HabberstadTruck Passenger Girl
  • Alex HarzPico - Helen's Pianist (uncredited)
  • Adam SchoonMr. Jones (uncredited)
  • Lee SquireStudent (uncredited)
  • Robert BizikTrain Passenger (uncredited)
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  • The Happening
  • The Happening (Trailer 1)
  • The Happening: Deleted Scene Music Recital (Exclusive)

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