The Happening (2008)
The Happening is a 2008 thriller movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel and John Leguizamo.
When 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?
Where to watch The Happening
Stream: YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Elliot Moore
- Zooey Deschanel as Alma Moore
- John Leguizamo as Julian
- Ashlyn Sanchez as Jess
- Betty Buckley as Mrs. Jones
- Spencer Breslin as Josh
- Robert Bailey Jr. as Jared
- Frank Collison as Nursery Owner
- Jeremy Strong as Private Auster
- Alan Ruck as Principal
- Victoria Clark as Nursery Owner's Wife
- M. Night Shyamalan as Joey (voice)
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