Accidents Happen 2009
“Meet the world's unluckiest family”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Andrew Lancaster
- Network
- Red Carpet Productions
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
What is Accidents Happen?
Accidents Happen is a 2009 Australian coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Andrew Lancaster and starring Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson, Harry Cook, Sebastian Gregory, Joel Tobeck, and Sarah Woods. The film follows the Conways, described as the unluckiest family, alongside neighbors as they experience their fair share of accidents across the years 1974 and 1982.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 23, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Red Carpet Productions
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $36,857
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 86 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Red Carpet Productions
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Accidents Happen is a 2009 Australian coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Andrew Lancaster and starring Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson, Harry Cook, Sebastian Gregory, Joel Tobeck, and Sarah Woods. The film follows the Conways, described as the unluckiest family, alongside neighbors as they experience their fair share of accidents across the years 1974 and 1982. Following a family tragedy, fifteen-year-old Billy Conway acts as the de facto glue holding together his bitter mother, distant brother, and stoic father. However, when Billy begins to act out, everything changes for both him and his family. The feature has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes, is rated R, and was released in the United States on April 23, 2009.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Accidents Happen worth watching?
Accidents Happen holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 86 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Accidents Happen and when was it released?
Accidents Happen is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.
Who directed Accidents Happen?
Accidents Happen was directed by Andrew Lancaster.
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