Falling
Seen it?2020 | 112 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$974K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Viggo Mortensen
- Lance HenriksenWillis (75 Yrs)
- Viggo MortensenJohn (50 Yrs)
- Terry ChenEric
- Sverrir GudnasonWillis (23 - 43 Yrs)
- Hannah GrossGwen
- Laura LinneySarah (45 Yrs)
- Carina BattrickSarah (4 - 6 Yrs)
- Ava KozeljSarah (11 Yrs)
- Gabby VelisMonica
- Bracken BurnsJill