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When Fall Is Coming (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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When Fall Is Coming is a 2025 comedy drama directed by François Ozon, starring Vincent Colombe as Le médecin de Michelle, Hélène Vincent and Ludivine Sagnier. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $6.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Rotten Tomatoes
97%
worldwide gross
$6.9M
Echo Score
75
Metascore
74
When Fall Is Coming (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
François Ozon
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
Studio
FOZ
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Fall Is Coming About?

The premise of When Fall Is Coming without spoilers.

Having left a difficult life in Paris, Michelle now enjoys a peaceful retirement in Burgundy, where she tends her garden and attends church. However, she struggles to understand her adult daughter Valérie’s persistent and harsh treatment, especially given the sacrifices she made for her.

Where to watch

Where to Watch When Fall Is Coming

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

When Fall Is Coming Cast & Characters

Vincent Colombe leads the cast as Le médecin de Michelle, with Hélène Vincent as Michelle Giraud and Ludivine Sagnier as Valérie Tessier. Directed by François Ozon; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

When Fall Is Coming Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave When Fall Is Coming 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in character & emotion (90) and weakest in rewatch factor (60).

75 /100

When Fall Is Coming Echo Score Breakdown

When Fall Is Coming excels in direction and performances but shows uneven pacing and ambiguous storytelling. Critics applaud Ozon's measured approach and the ensemble's depth, while some find the narrative under-driven and occasionally obscure. The film’s visual coherence and emotional subtlety give it a lingering quality, though its restrained climax and open-ended revelations may frustrate viewers seeking closure. Overall, it delivers a refined character study with atmospheric strength but stops shy of full engagement.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    The film’s art direction and craft exhibit a polished restraint that underscores the narrative’s subtlety. In terms of cinematography, the Burgundian landscapes are presented in picture-postcard clarity, and the production design reinforces the subdued color palette of rural France. Editing choices maintain a deliberate pace, although some viewers find this measured restraint overly cautious. Overall, the direction and technical execution cohere into a unified visual framework.

  • Character & Emotion 90

    The character and emotional dimension is anchored by commanding performances across the ensemble. In terms of acting, Hélène Vincent delivers a nuanced lead role while supporting cast members contribute distinct emotional layers. Character depth is consistently established through understated interactions, though a few moments of ambiguity leave certain relationships underexplored. Overall, the film sustains a strong emotional core driven by its cast’s cohesion, providing resonant engagement despite occasional underdevelopment.

  • Story & Flow 60

    The story and flow exhibit thoughtful thematic ambitions tempered by a restrained narrative style. In terms of plot coherence, the sequence of secrets and revelations unfolds with measured pacing but occasionally risks obscuring key connections. Originality surfaces in the film’s moral inquiries, though engagement dips when resolution remains elusive or the climax feels subdued. Overall, the plot maintains a contemplative rhythm but may leave audiences seeking clearer narrative momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    The sensory experience is defined by the film’s cohesive audiovisual style. In terms of visual style, the documentary-like shots of Burgundy employ a muted color scheme and deliberate framing to evoke autumnal atmosphere. Sound design favors ambient silence and subtle musical motifs, enhancing the film’s understated mood. Overall, the restrained blend of visuals and sound fosters immersion in the rural setting, reinforcing the story’s contemplative temperament.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    The rewatch factor is moderate, reflecting the film’s lingering questions and subtlety. In terms of replay value, the open-ended revelations and moral ambiguities invite reconsideration, yet the slow pacing may limit multiple viewings. Enjoyment on subsequent screenings emerges through closer attention to nuance in character interactions and hidden narrative cues. Overall, while the film’s depth rewards thoughtful reexamination, its subdued drive may temper its lasting appeal for some viewers.

Box office

When Fall Is Coming Box Office

When Fall Is Coming grossed $6.9 million worldwide. $149,370 came from the US and Canada and $6.7 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.9M

US & Canada
$149.4K
International
$6.7M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

When Fall Is Coming Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

QUAND VIENT L'AUTOMNE - Teaser officiel
  • Trailer UK Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

When Fall Is Coming Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Cuando cae el otoño” and “در آستانه پاییز”.

Also known as
  • Cuando cae el otoño
  • در آستانه پاییز
  • وقتی پاییز فرا می‌رسد
  • 秋光變奏曲
  • Sotto le foglie
  • When Autumn Falls
  • Quando Chega o Outono
  • 秋日何时来
  • Kai ateina ruduo
  • Kiedy nadchodzi jesień
  • Quan cau la tardor
  • Что случилось осенью
+7 more
  • Wenn der Herbst naht
  • 가을이 오면
  • З приходом осені
  • Kui saabub sügis
  • כשקיץ הופך לסתיו
  • Ha megérkezik az ősz
  • Όταν έρθει το Φθινόπωρο

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FAQ

When Fall Is Coming FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of When Fall Is Coming, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Fall Is Coming?

When Fall Is Coming runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was When Fall Is Coming released?

When Fall Is Coming was released on April 4, 2025.

Who directed When Fall Is Coming?

When Fall Is Coming was directed by François Ozon.

More films by François Ozon

Who is in the cast of When Fall Is Coming?

When Fall Is Coming stars Vincent Colombe as Le médecin de Michelle, Hélène Vincent as Michelle Giraud and Ludivine Sagnier as Valérie Tessier, among 15 credited actors.

Where can I watch When Fall Is Coming?

In the US, When Fall Is Coming is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did When Fall Is Coming make at the box office?

When Fall Is Coming grossed $6.9 million worldwide ($149,370 domestic, $6.7 million international).

How is When Fall Is Coming rated?

When Fall Is Coming has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic, 66% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does When Fall Is Coming have a post-credit scene?

No. When Fall Is Coming has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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