The Fall
Film

The Fall (2008)

3 critics 5 lists ★ 7.6 TMDb ✓ Verified on TMDb 117 min AdventureFantasyDrama

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.

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Where to watch The Fall?
In the US, The Fall is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, and you can rent it on Amazon Video.
Is The Fall worth watching?
3 of our critics, from Millennial, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, put The Fall on their lists; it appears in 5 Listen Watch Play lists so far.
Movies like The Fall?
Our critics most often pair it with Delicatessen, Primer, Ghost World, Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
When did The Fall come out?
2008 · Adventure, Fantasy, Drama.

The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Lore Architect
The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Tarsem Singh’s 2006 'The Fall' is an unparalleled visual feast, a cinematic journey born from a child’s imagination and a storyteller’s despair. Shot across dozens of locations worldwide without CGI, its stunning cinematography is a character unto itself. Lee Pace and Catinca Untaru deliver heartfelt performances in this fantastical narrative that blurs reality and fantasy. It's a breathtaking, unique film that will stay with you long after the credits roll, a true artistic achievement.

from “Your Next Binge: 6 Underrated Films That Redefine 'Must-Watch'” →

Tarsem Singh's *The Fall* is basically a visual symphony, no cap. This movie is GORGEOUS, like every frame could be a painting. It tells the story of a hospitalized stuntman who captivates a young girl with an epic, fantastical tale, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Shot in over 20 countries without green screen, the sheer scope and beauty are breathtaking. It's a testament to the power of storytelling and escapism, and honestly, a unique cinematic experience that will stick with you.

from “Your Faves Are Quaking: 10 Underrated Films That Hit Different” →
The Skip Button
The Skip ButtonGen Alpha

The Fall (2006) is pure storytelling magic, where a paralyzed stuntman weaves an epic tale for a young girl in a hospital. Her vibrant imagination literally shapes the visual narrative, creating breathtaking, impossible worlds. It's a beautiful example of co-created content, showing how shared narratives can become an immersive, boundary-pushing virtual reality. This film reminds us of the power of human connection to build truly unique digital escapes.

from “Your Next 12 Digital Escapes: Cinematic Journeys That Push Boundaries” →

Featured in 5 lists

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Movies like The Fall

What most often shares a list with it, according to our critics.

Delicatessen Delicatessen 1991 Primer Primer 2004 Ghost World Ghost World 2001 Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch 2001 The Congress The Congress 2013 Gattaca Gattaca 1997 Mr. Nobody Mr. Nobody 2009 La Haine La Haine 1995