Happening
L'Événement
France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and Kanopy.
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Official UK & Irish Trailer #2
Official UK & Irish Trailer
Official US Trailer
Directors Audrey Diwan & Cristian Mungiu in Conversation on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema
Q&A: Director Audrey Diwan on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema
Audrey Diwan and Anamaria Vartolomei on Happening
Video Introduction by Rhianna Dhillon
Anaphora by Jessica McGoff
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Frequently asked questions about Happening
Where can I watch Happening in the United States?
Happening is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Happening for free?
Happening streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Happening?
Happening scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Happening?
Happening stars Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet Klein, Luàna Bajrami, Louise Orry-Diquéro, and Pio Marmaï. Audrey Diwan is the director.
How long is Happening?
Happening runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did Happening come out?
Happening was released on November 4, 2021.
Which studio made Happening?
Happening was produced by France 3 Cinéma, Rectangle Productions, and Srab Films in France.
How much did Happening make at the box office?
Happening grossed $171,765 worldwide.
What language is Happening in?
Happening is in French, and its original title is L'Événement.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.