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Before the Fall

2017Movie1 h 40 minNR

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

It's a classic case of opposite attraction: Handsome Ben Bennet is a gay, affluent, stylish attorney at the top of the genteel social set in southern Virginia, while Lee Darcy is a rough-hewn welder with a secret that he nightly tries to blot out with an excess of liquor.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Directed by
Byrum Geisler
Produced by
Byrum Geisler

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Facts

April 21, 2017 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
April 21, 2017
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Downer Ending, The Peeping Tom, Uncertain Doom +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Before the Fall?"

Questions about Before the Fall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Before the Fall?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Before the Fall from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Before the Fall worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Before the Fall make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Before the Fall good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Before the Fall use?

Downer EndingThe Peeping TomUncertain DoomNouveau RicheCorporal PunishmentMood WhiplashBlood-Splattered InnocentsConflicting LoyaltyWhy Are You Not My Son?Abusive ParentJumping on a GrenadeComing of Age Storyand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, The Peeping Tom, and Uncertain Doom.