The Happening
1967, English. Directed by Elliot Silverstein.
Four young swingers out for kicks... and suddenly they've got terror by the tail!
A group of young drifters kidnap wealthy businessman Roc Delmonico just for kicks. They keep him captive, demanding a ransom for his safe release. However there is no one - wife, Mafia associates or mother - willing to part with the $200,000 ransom. Demonico is dismayed that no one appears unduly concerned about his fate and joins forces with the kidnappers to plot his revenge, blackmailing his once nearest and dearest into parting with $3,000,000 in hush money.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Happening
The Happening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1967.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Elliot SilversteinDirector
- Anthony QuinnRoc Delmonico
- Michael ParksSureshot
- George MaharisTaurus
- Robert Walker Jr.Herby
- Martha HyerMonica Delmonico
- Faye DunawaySandy
- Milton BerleFred
- Oskar HomolkaSam
- Jack KruschenInspector
- James Randolph KuhlArnold Delmonico
- Clifton JamesO'Reilly
- Luke AskewSecond Motorcycle Officer
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1967
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James D. Buchanan, Ronald Austin, Frank Pierson
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Happening
Johnny Dangerously
1984 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Take the Money and Run
1969 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Married to the Mob
1988 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Analyze This
1999 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Family Plot
1976 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bandits
2001 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tough Guys
1986 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gringo
2018 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Two-Way Stretch
1960 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Pickup
2025 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Happening: quick answers
Is The Happening worth watching?
The Happening doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Happening?
The Happening runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Happening have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Happening. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Happening parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Happening yet.
Which OTT platform is The Happening on?
The Happening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1967. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Happening?
If you liked The Happening, try Johnny Dangerously, Take the Money and Run, Married to the Mob.
Who directed The Happening?
The Happening (1967) was directed by Elliot Silverstein and stars Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis.