The Fall (2006)
A hospitalized stuntman's fantastical story blurs reality for a young girl, creating a dreamlike adventure.
In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur as the tale advances.
How intense is The Fall?
The Fall has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Fall feels like
- Tone
- whimsicaldreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Fall
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Fall for you?
Is The Fall scary?
No. The Fall is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Fall gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Fall sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Fall OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Fall?
The Fall runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream The Fall?
The Fall is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Fall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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