The Sky is Falling (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2001, The Sky is Falling is a comedy and drama film directed by Florrie Laurence, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected, her non-committal boy friend decides to take a powder, her best friend moves to Mexico for an acting job, and her mother announces that her long presumed dead father is actually a hippie photographer who has come to town to meet her. Sinking into a depression at being a total failure at 28, she starts fantasizing about suicide. In her depths of despair she meets various eccentric characters including a chain-smoking Santa Claus and an obnoxious literary agent. But her belief in herself is only restored when she meets a patient in a hospital where she does volunteer work.
Who’s in it. The Sky is Falling stars Dedee Pfeiffer as Emily Hall, Teri Garr as Mona Hall, Laura Leighton as Amber Lee and Howard Hesseman as Yogi Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Sky is Falling sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky is Falling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sky is Falling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sky is Falling (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sky is Falling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sky is Falling worth watching?
- The Sky is Falling holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sky is Falling?
- The Sky is Falling stars Dedee Pfeiffer, Teri Garr, Laura Leighton, Howard Hesseman and Bert Remsen.
- When was The Sky is Falling released?
- The Sky is Falling was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.