What is the Metascore for Happening?

Happening has a Metascore of 91 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Happening?

Happening is available on AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, MUBI. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Happening streaming in?

Happening streams on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, MUBI in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Happening Review (2021) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Audrey Diwan · 2021 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Happening (2021) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating

84% Audience snapshot · excluded

91 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 39m
Cast: Anamaria Vartolomei , Kacey Mottet Klein , Luàna Bajrami , Louise Orry-Diquéro , Pio Marmaï , Sandrine Bonnaire , Cyril Metzger , Anna Mouglalis , Fabrizio Rongione , Julien Frison
Streaming: AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, MUBI
Country: France
Language: French

Official theatrical poster for Happening (2021)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

AMC+
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MUBI

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Happening by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, U-NEXT
United States	AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, MUBI

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (91/100).
Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Happening worth watching?

Yes — Happening earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Happening — Golden Lion at Venice 2021. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

What is Happening about?

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.

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