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Sound of Falling

2025Movie2 h 28 minNR

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic907.1Rotten Tomatoes95%58%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and history, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The past doesn't fade. It echoes.

Four adolescent girls each spend their youth in the same farmhouse over the last century. Though separated by decades, resonances between their lives emerge: their desires and distress, secrets and truths, encounters with another’s gaze and defiant gaze in return.

Feels like

  • Lyrical Historical Drama
  • Non-Linear Time Structure
  • Female Coming-of-Age
  • Atmospheric & Meditative
  • Generational Echoes
  • Visually Stunning Cinematography
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Psychological Depth
  • Slow Cinema
  • Intimate Character Study

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Mascha Schilinski
Written by
Mascha Schilinski, Louise Peter
Produced by
Lucas Schmidt, Maren Schmitt
Music by
Eike Hosenfeld, Michael Fiedler

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Facts

August 28, 2025 · 2 h 28 min · NR

Released
August 28, 2025
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
56 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sound of Falling?"

Questions about Sound of Falling

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Where can I stream Sound of Falling?

MUBI

In the United States, Sound of Falling streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Sound of Falling worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Can I half-watch Sound of Falling?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Sound of Falling plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sound of Falling in English?

German

No, it was made in German.