The Event (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2003, The Event is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Thom Fitzgerald, running about 114 minutes. “Go in style.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intense relationship drama that takes the form of a mystery, The Event centers around a series of unexplained deaths that occur among the gay community in New York's fashionable Chelsea district. Nick, a district attorney investigating the most recent case, a suspicious apparent suicide, and her interviews with friends and family of the deceased trigger extensive and intricately interwoven flashbacks that reveal surprising facts about the man's life and death.
Who’s in it. The Event stars Brent Carver as Brian Knight, Olympia Dukakis as Lila Shapiro, Jane Leeves as Mona Rothchild and Don McKellar as Matt Shapiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Event has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Event tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Event (2003)?
- In US, The Event is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Event worth watching?
- The Event holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Event?
- The Event stars Brent Carver, Olympia Dukakis, Jane Leeves, Don McKellar and Sarah Polley.