Happenstance
2000, French. Directed by Laurent Firode.
How, thanks to what's known as the "Butterfly theory" (a random series of unlinked events), can a young woman and a young man meet?
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 June 2000
- Original title
- Le Battement d'ailes du papillon
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Laurent Firode
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Happenstance: quick answers
Is Happenstance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happenstance?
Happenstance runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Happenstance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happenstance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happenstance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Happenstance yet.
Which OTT platform is Happenstance on?
Happenstance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 June 2000. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happenstance?
If you liked Happenstance, try I Met a Girl, Love in Taipei, Anaïs in Love.
Who directed Happenstance?
Happenstance (2000) was directed by Laurent Firode and stars Audrey Tautou, Faudel, Éric Savin.