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Anatomy of a Fall

2023Movie2 h 31 minR

MysteryThriller
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.9Rotten Tomatoes96%80%

A nerve-racking, open-ended thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Did she do it?

A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

Feels like

  • Courtroom Drama
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Marital Breakdown
  • Intellectual Dialogue
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Realistic Tension
  • Character Study
  • Legal Procedural

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Justine Triet
Written by
Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
Produced by
David Thion, Marie-Ange Luciani
Music by
Fanny Martin, Nicolas Fioraso, Jeanne Delplancq

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Facts

August 23, 2023 · 2 h 31 min · R

Released
August 23, 2023
Runtime
2 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
117 countries

Tropes

Ambiguous Situation, Law Procedural, Jerkass +9

  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Law Procedural
  • Jerkass
  • Cathartic Crying
  • The Not-Love Interest
  • Plot-Triggering Death
  • Domestic Abuse
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Time Skip
  • Obligatory Earpiece Touch
  • Ambiguously Evil
  • Punch a Wall

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Anatomy of a Fall?"

Questions about Anatomy of a Fall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anatomy of a Fall?

HBO MaxKanopy

In the United States, Anatomy of a Fall streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Can I half-watch Anatomy of a Fall?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Is Anatomy of a Fall plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Anatomy of a Fall a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$36 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

Is Anatomy of a Fall in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does Anatomy of a Fall use?

Ambiguous SituationLaw ProceduralJerkassCathartic CryingThe Not-Love InterestPlot-Triggering DeathDomestic AbuseI Need a Freaking DrinkTime SkipObligatory Earpiece TouchAmbiguously EvilPunch a Walland 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Ambiguous Situation, Law Procedural, and Jerkass.