Falling Down (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Falling Down is a 1993 drama thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall and Barbara Hershey. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $40.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Falling Down About?
The premise of Falling Down without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A recently laid-off man, struggling to buy his daughter a celebratory birthday present, finds himself trapped in a frustrating traffic jam. As his mounting frustration intensifies, he abandons his car and begins a volatile journey through Los Angeles. His desperate attempt to regain control leads him to increasingly erratic behavior, encountering a series of unsettling characters and leaving a trail of disruption and unexpected consequences in his wake.
Falling Down Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rage
- alienation
- anger
- urban decay
- social commentary
- los angeles california
- downward spiral
- rampage
- violent outburst
- moral ambiguity
- dysfunctional family
- family relationships
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- father daughter relationship
- disgruntled employee
- weapon
- firearm
- mental breakdown
- street gang
- chronic stress
- bitterness
- ordinary guy
- vandalism
- anti hero
- hot weather
- traffic jam
- destroying property
- road rage
- against the system
- last day on the job
- big city life
- tirade
- neo nazi
- crack up
- social breakdown
- breakdown
- urban violence
- disconnection
- intolerance
- divorce
- distrust
- estrangement
- summer
- capitalism
- dishonesty
- injustice
- racial strife
- bigotry
- homicide
- accidental gunshot
- disgruntlement
Where to Watch Falling Down
Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Falling Down Cast
Michael Douglas leads the cast, with Robert Duvall and Barbara Hershey. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
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Director Joel Schumacher
Falling Down Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Falling Down 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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Falling Down Plot Summary
What happens in Falling Down from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A deeply troubled man, portrayed by Michael Douglas, finds himself lost in the chaos of Los Angeles traffic on a scorching summer day. Frustrated and desperate, he abandons his car and begins an odyssey westward, determined to reunite with his estranged wife, Beth, and his daughter, Adele. With it being his daughter’s birthday, the stakes of his journey could not be higher.
Meanwhile, Detective Prendergast is gearing up for his last day on the force, heading toward retirement. His day takes a turn when he discovers the abandoned vehicle belonging to the man known as D-Fens. Years ago, he had been relegated to a desk job after being pressured by his wife, and now he confronts the turmoil that swirls around D-Fens’s erratic actions.
Full summary
The whole story of Falling Down, scene by scene
Falling Down Box Office
Falling Down grossed $40.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40.9M
- US & Canada
- $40.9M
Falling Down Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip I'm Not Giving You My Briefcase
How Well Do You Know Falling Down?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist in 'Falling Down'?
Cars in Falling Down
51 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Impala and the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Important role -
Bucyrus-Erie 30-B Minor role -
1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
Falling Down Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Un giorno di ordinaria follia” and “Chute Libre”.
- Also known as
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- Un giorno di ordinaria follia
- Chute Libre
- С меня хватит
- Un día de furia
- Összeomlás
- 堕落
- З мене годі
- Падіння
- Rankka päivä
- Um Dia de Raiva
- 怒火风暴
- Falling Down - Ein ganz normaler Tag
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- Sonun Başlangıcı
- С меня хватит!
- Volný pád
- Пад
- 城市英雄
- フォーリング・ダウン
- Μια Ξεχωριστή Μέρα
- Upadek
- З мене досить
- בדרך למטה
- Um Dia de Fúria
- Пропадане
- 폴링 다운
- Voľný pád
- Căderea liberă
- L'enragé
- Prosti pad
- Nuopuolis
- Sụp Đổ
- เมืองกดดัน ขอบ้าให้หายแค้น
- Un dia de fúria
- 怒火風暴
- سقوط
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Falling Down FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Falling Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Falling Down?
Falling Down runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Falling Down released?
Falling Down was released on February 26, 1993.
Who directed Falling Down?
Falling Down was directed by Joel Schumacher.
More films by Joel Schumacher Who is in the cast of Falling Down?
Falling Down stars Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall and Barbara Hershey.
Where can I watch Falling Down?
In the US, Falling Down is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Falling Down make at the box office?
Falling Down grossed $40.9 million worldwide.
How is Falling Down rated?
Falling Down has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Falling Down have a post-credit scene?
No. Falling Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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