The Happening (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1967, The Happening is a comedy film directed by Elliot Silverstein, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of young drifters kidnap wealthy businessman Roc Delmonico just for kicks. They keep him captive, demanding a ransom for his safe release. However there is no one - wife, Mafia associates or mother - willing to part with the $200,000 ransom. Demonico is dismayed that no one appears unduly concerned about his fate and joins forces with the kidnappers to plot his revenge, blackmailing his once nearest and dearest into parting with $3,000,000 in hush money.
Who’s in it. The Happening stars Anthony Quinn as Roc Delmonico, Michael Parks as Sureshot, George Maharis as Taurus and Robert Walker Jr. as Herby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Happening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happening (1967)?
- In CA, The Happening is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Happening worth watching?
- The Happening holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happening?
- The Happening stars Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis, Robert Walker Jr. and Martha Hyer.
- When was The Happening released?
- The Happening was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.