Falling in Love (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1984, Falling in Love is a drama and romance film directed by Ulu Grosbard, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.

Who’s in it. Falling in Love stars Robert De Niro as Frank Raftis, Meryl Streep as Molly Gilmore, Harvey Keitel as Ed Lasky and Jane Kaczmarek as Ann Raftis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Falling in Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Falling in Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Falling in Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Falling in Love (1984)?
In US, Falling in Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Falling in Love worth watching?
Falling in Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Falling in Love?
Falling in Love stars Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek and George Martin.
When was Falling in Love released?
Falling in Love was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.