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Happening

2021·Movie
1h 39min·R
83
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Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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.
French Cinema1960s DramaAbortion RightsComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryPsychological TensionHistorical RealismBleakCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream Happening?

In the United States, Happening streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Happening worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Happening plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Happening?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Happening in English?

French

No, it was made in French.