How It Is
2026, English. Directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett.
This play is adapted from the last full-length novel by Samuel Beckett, also one of his most obscure works.Set in a boundless wilderness, the story follows an unnamed narrator crawling forward. On his journey, he encounters another wanderer named Pim, and an absurd yet tense relationship gradually develops between the two.In the end, Pim chooses to flee, leaving the narrator alone once again.
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- 6h 22m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 April 2026
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Samuel Beckett
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How It Is runs 382 minutes (6h 22m).
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How It Is isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 April 2026. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like How It Is?
If you liked How It Is, try We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks, Wormwood, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed How It Is?
How It Is (2026) was directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett and stars Conor Lovett, Stephen Dillane.