Falling Down
Seen it?1993 | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$41 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Schumacher
- Michael DouglasD-Fens
- Robert DuvallPrendergast
- Barbara HersheyBeth
- Rachel TicotinSandra
- Tuesday WeldMrs. Prendergast
- Frederic ForrestSurplus Store Owner
- Lois SmithD-Fens' Mother
- Joey SingerAdele (Beth's Child)
- Ebbe Roe SmithGuy on Freeway
- Michael Paul ChanMr. Lee