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The Fallout

2021·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic846.9Rotten Tomatoes90%83%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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What's your score?

Your score

The Fallout fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Nothing will ever be the same.

In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.
Post-Trauma DramaTeenagers & GriefEmotional Healing JourneyDeep Character StudyContemporary AmericanPsychological ResilienceSensitive SubjectFriendship & ConnectionYouth PerspectiveSocially Conscious

Crew

Directed by:
Megan Park, Jeff Shiffman
Written by:
Megan Park
Produced by:
Chelsea Ellis Bloch, Marisol Roncali, Matthew Helderman
Composed by:
FINNEAS, Yagmur Kaplan, Richard Adrian

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fallout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fallout legally?

HBO Max

The Fallout is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 The Fallout worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fallout rated?

RSuicide themesDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Fallout?

1 h 36 min

The Fallout runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fallout?

Critics87
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Fallout higher (87) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Fallout in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fallout?

80ADAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBOBRBSBZ+66

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fallout in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fallout use?

Cathartic ScreamLonely Rich KidBittersweet EndingMinimalist CastI Don't Want to Ruin Our FriendshipAmbiguously GaySexy Discretion ShotNice GirlNo AntagonistAxes at SchoolNothing Is ScarierGood Parentsand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Fallout, including Cathartic Scream, Lonely Rich Kid, Bittersweet Ending.