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London Has Fallen

2016·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic285.2Rotten Tomatoes28%51%

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London Has Fallen fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

The world's leaders have assembled. So have their enemies.

In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.
Action ThrillerPolitical EspionageHigh StakesExplosive ActionUS vs. TerroristsFast-PacedGlobal ThreatHeroic ProtagonistIntense Security

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Edmondson, Babak Najafi, Beverly Winston
Written by:
Christian Gudegast, Chad St. John, Katrin Benedikt
Produced by:
Gerard Butler, Boaz Davidson, Avi Lerner
Composed by:
Andy Kennedy, Lee Walpole, John Warhurst

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about London Has Fallen

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Where can I stream London Has Fallen legally?

NetflixfuboTVPhiloAMC+YouTube TVAMCNBCShout! Factory TV

London Has Fallen is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is London Has Fallen worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is London Has Fallen rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is London Has Fallen?

1 h 39 min

London Has Fallen runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on London Has Fallen?

Critics28
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate London Has Fallen higher (54) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was London Has Fallen a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$206 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $206 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is London Has Fallen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom, Bulgaria.

In how many countries can I watch London Has Fallen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for London Has Fallen in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does London Has Fallen use?

Disposable WomanBulletproof VestPlot ArmorDragon-in-ChiefPaper-Thin DisguiseElites Are More GlamorousBetter to Die than Be KilledBig Damn HeroesBait-and-Switch GunshotPolice Are UselessDeadpan SnarkerRank Upand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for London Has Fallen, including Disposable Woman, Bulletproof Vest, Plot Armor.