Before I Fall (2017)
A young woman relives a fateful day, uncovering hidden truths and the bittersweet nature of her perfect life.
Samantha Kingston has everything. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, she wakes up with no future at all. Trapped into reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was.
How intense is Before I Fall?
Before I Fall has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Before I Fall feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestsuspensefulintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Before I Fall
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Before I Fall scary?
No. Before I Fall is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Before I Fall gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Before I Fall sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Before I Fall OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Before I Fall?
Before I Fall runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Before I Fall?
Before I Fall is streaming on Starz and Kanopy.
Does Before I Fall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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