Falling Up (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2009, Falling Up is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David M. Rosenthal, running about 98 minutes. “Let love in” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A nursing student forced to quit school for family reasons winds up taking a job as a doorman in an elite apartment building in New York City, where he sparks to one of his residents.

Who’s in it. Falling Up stars Joseph Cross as Henry O'Shea, Sarah Roemer as Scarlett Dowling, Snoop Dogg as Raul and Rachael Leigh Cook as Caitlin O'Shea, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Falling Up has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and 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 Up page.

If you liked it. Fans of Falling Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Falling Up (2009)?
In US, Falling Up is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Up worth watching?
Falling Up holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Falling Up?
Falling Up stars Joseph Cross, Sarah Roemer, Snoop Dogg, Rachael Leigh Cook and Claudette Lalí.
When was Falling Up released?
Falling Up was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.