When It Happens (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, When It Happens is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy is spending the summer on his uncle's horse farm. He takes care of the sheep and plays cowboy but is suddenly drawn into the world of adults when his uncle meets the woman of his dream. The boy follows how his uncle tries to seduce this beautiful lady - with both happy and tragedic consequences.
Who’s in it. When It Happens stars Pálmi Gestsson, Unnur Steinsson and Steinar Torfi Vilhjálmsson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When It Happens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When It Happens page.
If you liked it. Fans of When It Happens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When It Happens (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When It Happens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When It Happens worth watching?
- When It Happens holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When It Happens?
- When It Happens stars Pálmi Gestsson, Unnur Steinsson and Steinar Torfi Vilhjálmsson.
- When was When It Happens released?
- When It Happens was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.