This Is Happening (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2015, This Is Happening is a comedy and drama film directed by Ryan Jaffe, running about 84 minutes. “Two Siblings. Five Pounds of Pot. One Runaway Grandmother” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. THIS IS HAPPENING tells the story of an estranged brother and sister (played by James Wolk and Mickey Sumner) forced to go on the road together to track down their fugitive grandmother (Cloris Leachman). What begins as a comedic tale of a broken family forced to come together under the pressures of an absentee father (Judd Nelson) evolves into a journey about learning to find your family in order to find yourself. Directed by: Ryan Jaffe Starring: Cloris Leachman, Mickey Sumner, James Wolk, Judd Nelson
Who’s in it. This Is Happening stars Cloris Leachman as Estelle (Grandmother), Mickey Sumner as Megan (Sister), James Wolk as Philip (Brother) and Judd Nelson as Steven (Father), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, This Is Happening has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is Happening page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is Happening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is Happening (2015)?
- In US, This Is Happening is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is Happening worth watching?
- This Is Happening holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is Happening?
- This Is Happening stars Cloris Leachman, Mickey Sumner, James Wolk, Judd Nelson and René Auberjonois.
- When was This Is Happening released?
- This Is Happening was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.