What is London Has Fallen about?
In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A relentless, high-octane thriller unfolds as a secret service agent battles to save world leaders in London.
Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free), Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
London Has Fallen parents guide
What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and frequent strong language.
- Scare
- Mildly scary
- A few tense or eerie moments.
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Brutal violence
- Our top level for violence.
- Sex and nudity
- None flagged
- It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
- Language
- Strong
- Frequent strong profanity or slurs.
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Three questions
- Is London Has Fallen scary?
- Only a little. London Has Fallen has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
- How gory is London Has Fallen?
- Light gore and brutal violence.
- What is London Has Fallen rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Rated R, and it earns it: brutal violence and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byBabak Najafi
StarringGerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Robert Forster
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