---
title: "Accidents Happen"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/accidents-happen-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37721
imdb_id: "tt1119123"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 86
content_rating: "R"
---

# Accidents Happen (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/accidents-happen-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | AMC+ Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Lancaster
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Carpet Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Geena Davis** as *Gloria Conway*
- **Harrison Gilbertson** as *Billy Conway*
- **Harry Cook** as *Larry Conway*
- **Joel Tobeck** as *Ray Conway*
- **Sebastian Gregory** as *Doug Post*
- **Sarah Woods** as *Dottie Post*
- **Morgan Griffin** as *Katrina Post*
- **Troy Planet** as *Tiny Post*
- **Viva Bianca** as *Becky*
- **Rebecca Massey** as *Louise*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Accidents Happen online?
Accidents Happen is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Accidents Happen?
Accidents Happen was directed by Andrew Lancaster.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Accidents Happen — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37721)
- [Accidents Happen - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accidents_Happen)
- [Accidents Happen (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37721-accidents-happen/cast)
- [Accidents Happen (2009) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119123/)

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