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Falling

2020·Movie
1h 52min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

John Peterson lives with his partner Eric and their adopted daughter in Southern California. When he is visited by his aging father Willis from Los Angeles who is searching for a place to retire, their two very different worlds collide.
Dysfunctional FamilyGenerational ConflictLGBTQ+ ThemesComplex RelationshipsCharacter-DrivenMelancholy ToneIntimate DramaSlow Paced

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Falling legally?

Falling is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Falling worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Falling rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Falling?

1 h 52 min

Falling runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Falling?

Critics65
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Falling much the same way.

What language is Falling in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Falling?

46ADAEARATAUBEBOBRBYCACLCOCRDE+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Falling in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Falling use?

FlashbackSnow Means DeathActor Allusion"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAge-Gap RomanceMissing MomIronyMeaningful NameA Rare SentenceThe CameoBig Damn Kiss"Well Done, Son" Guyand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Falling, including Flashback, Snow Means Death, Actor Allusion.