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Falling

2006Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic566.0
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic566.0

Summary

Five former high school friends reunite for an evening of fun, remembrance and sadness in this Altmanesque portrait of female friendship. A look at how youthful idealism turns into adult pragmatism, and how one can fight such changes, from the director of Free Radicals.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Barbara Albert
Written by
Barbara Albert

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Facts

September 8, 2006 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
September 8, 2006
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Austria
Budget
$3 million
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Meaningful Name, Shout-Out, The Cameo +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Falling?"

Questions about Falling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Falling?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Falling worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 56).

Is Falling okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Falling plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Falling good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Falling in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Falling use?

Meaningful NameShout-OutThe CameoAge-Gap RomanceDirect Line to the AuthorFlashbackAbusive ParentsMissing MomBig Damn KissCalling the Old Man OutBadass BoastA Rare Sentenceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Meaningful Name, Shout-Out, and The Cameo.