The Fall (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Fall is a 2008 adventure drama directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Catinca Untaru and Lee Pace. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $23,359 worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10. Stream it on MUBI, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Tarsem Singh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fall About?
The premise of The Fall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1920s in Los Angeles, a young girl confined to a hospital bed finds solace in the stories told by a captivating patient. He weaves a fantastical tale of vibrant landscapes and daring adventures, blending the people she cherishes into his thrilling narrative. As she listens, the lines between her reality and the imaginative world he creates become increasingly blurred, offering her an escape from her circumstances.
The Fall Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide attempt
- hospital
- suicide
- surrealism
- storytelling
- man girl relationship
- stuntman
- los angeles california
- camera obscura
- imagination
- accident
- steampunk
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- paralysis
- language barrier
- girl
- morphine
- 1920s
- mystic
- paraplegic
- freed slave
- falling off a bridge
- fantasy life
- silent movie actor
- revenge
- henchman
- chocolate
- desert
- india
- adult child bonding
- plaster cast
- wetting oneself
- manipulation
- kiss
- drawing
- cross
- yawning
- animated sequence
- killing an animal
- inability to swim
- underwater scene
- man uses a wheelchair
- exploding building
- lie
- rowboat
- candy cinema
- freeing a slave
- steampunk fantasy
- children's ward
- note
- little girl
Where to Watch The Fall
Stream it on MUBI, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Fall Cast
Catinca Untaru leads the cast, with Lee Pace. Directed by Tarsem Singh.
- Director Tarsem Singh
The Fall Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Fall 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 8.3
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The Fall Plot Summary
What happens in The Fall 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
The film begins with a striking black and white depiction of a chaotic 1920s silent movie set, where the aftermath of a stunt gone wrong unfolds, including the unsettling sight of a dead horse being hoisted from the water below.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fall, scene by scene
The Fall Box Office
The Fall grossed $23,359 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.4K
- International
- $23.4K
How Well Do You Know The Fall?
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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The Fall Also Known As
Also known as “心灵救赎”.
- Also known as
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- 心灵救赎
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The Fall FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Fall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fall?
The Fall runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Fall released?
The Fall was released on May 9, 2008.
Who directed The Fall?
The Fall was directed by Tarsem Singh.
More films by Tarsem Singh Who is in the cast of The Fall?
The Fall stars Catinca Untaru and Lee Pace.
Where can I watch The Fall?
In the US, The Fall is streaming on MUBI and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Fall make at the box office?
The Fall grossed $23,359 worldwide.
How is The Fall rated?
The Fall has 7.8/10 on IMDb and 64 on Metacritic.
Does The Fall have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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