The Happenings (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, The Happenings is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Yim Ho, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of teenagers stop at a service station after a leaving a disco. In a fight resulting from their inability to pay, the staff on duty are killed by the group, which leads to a desperate night of cat and mouse with the police.
Who’s in it. The Happenings stars Cheung Kwok-Keung as Cream / Ah Lo, Lisa Yuen as Ah Ying, Yim Chau-Wah as Monkey and Chu Siu-Ping as Apple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Happenings has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happenings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happenings tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happenings (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Happenings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Happenings worth watching?
- The Happenings holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Happenings?
- The Happenings stars Cheung Kwok-Keung, Lisa Yuen, Yim Chau-Wah, Chu Siu-Ping and Yim Jan-Wa.
- When was The Happenings released?
- The Happenings was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.