Shit Happens (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 3.3

Released in 2000, Shit Happens is a comedy and drama film directed by Hannes Holm, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A young couple, Sophia and Freddie has just got their first baby, but this little thing makes their lives way to complicated and difficult for them to handle. They both have jobs, Sophia is an actress and Freddie a balloon-flier, which makes it tough to be home with the baby and such. They also have to deal with Sophia´s family, which includes a depressed dad, a close to senile mother, and two eccentric sisters. The family life is nothing what Sophia and Freddie expected.
Who’s in it. Shit Happens stars Josefin Nilsson as Sophia, Marie Richardson as Gina, Cecilia Frode as Tina and Jacob Ericksson as Freddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Shit Happens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shit Happens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shit Happens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shit Happens (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shit Happens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shit Happens worth watching?
- Shit Happens holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shit Happens?
- Shit Happens stars Josefin Nilsson, Marie Richardson, Cecilia Frode, Jacob Ericksson and Bibi Andersson.
- When was Shit Happens released?
- Shit Happens was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.