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Happening

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2021 | 99 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 DGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $172K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Audrey Diwan

  • Anamaria VartolomeiAnne Duchesne
  • Kacey Mottet KleinJean
  • Luàna BajramiHélène
  • Louise Orry-DiquéroBrigitte
  • Pio MarmaïPr. Bornec
  • Sandrine BonnaireGabrielle Duchesne
  • Cyril MetzgerGaspard
  • Anna MouglalisMadame Rivière
  • Fabrizio RongioneDr. Ravinsky
  • Julien FrisonMaxime