Shit Happens

2019·Movie
1h 36min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Shit Happens fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

You Can't Choose Your Family

When they are confronted with the disease of the pater familias, all the members of the Liefhebber family have to face their fears, faults and their troubled interrelationships.
Intimate Family DramaEmotional JourneyContemporary RelationshipsGrief & AcceptanceCharacter StudySlow-Paced RealismDutch CinemaInterpersonal ConflictFacing Mortality

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shit Happens legally?

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Is Shit Happens worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shit Happens?

1 h 36 min

Shit Happens runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Shit Happens in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Belgium, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Shit Happens?

3BELUNL

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