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Comedy drama

Happenstance (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Happenstance (2001) movie poster

Happenstance is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Laurent Firode, starring Audrey Tautou and Faudel. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $251,444 worldwide. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
64%
worldwide gross
$251.4K
Metascore
59
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Happenstance (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Laurent Firode
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Happenstance About?

The premise of Happenstance without spoilers.

Over the course of a single day, the paths of several ordinary people unexpectedly cross. Through a series of chance encounters and surprising connections, their lives become interwoven. These seemingly random events reveal how small moments can have a significant impact on the human experience, creating a delicate and intricate web of relationships and consequences.

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Cast & crew

Happenstance Cast

Audrey Tautou leads the cast, with Faudel. Directed by Laurent Firode.

From the director

More from Laurent Firode

More films directed by Laurent Firode: La Cicatrice and My First Wedding.

Full filmography
Ratings

Happenstance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Happenstance 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.

Box office

Happenstance Box Office

Happenstance grossed $251,444 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$251.4K

US & Canada
$251.4K
Details

Happenstance Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “The Beating Of The Butterfly's Wings” and “Взмах крыльев мотылька”.

Also known as
  • The Beating Of The Butterfly's Wings
  • Взмах крыльев мотылька
  • A pillangó megrebbenti szárnyát
  • 나비가 날개를 펄럭이면
  • O Bater de Asas da Borboleta
  • Chvění motýlích křídel
  • Змах крилами метелика
  • 蝴蝶振翅
  • Szczęśliwy traf

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FAQ

Happenstance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Happenstance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Happenstance?

Happenstance runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Happenstance released?

Happenstance was released on November 2, 2001.

Who directed Happenstance?

Happenstance was directed by Laurent Firode.

More films by Laurent Firode

Who is in the cast of Happenstance?

Happenstance stars Audrey Tautou and Faudel.

How much did Happenstance make at the box office?

Happenstance grossed $251,444 worldwide.

How is Happenstance rated?

Happenstance has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Happenstance have a post-credit scene?

No. Happenstance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Happenstance in?

The original language of Happenstance is French.

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