The Falcon and the Snowman (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, The Falcon and the Snowman is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 132 minutes. “They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
Who’s in it. The Falcon and the Snowman stars Timothy Hutton as Christopher Boyce, Sean Penn as Daulton Lee, Pat Hingle as Mr. Charlie Boyce and Joyce Van Patten as Mrs. Boyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Falcon and the Snowman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Falcon and the Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Falcon and the Snowman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Falcon and the Snowman (1985)?
- In US, The Falcon and the Snowman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Falcon and the Snowman worth watching?
- The Falcon and the Snowman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Falcon and the Snowman?
- The Falcon and the Snowman stars Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten and Rob Reed.
- When was The Falcon and the Snowman released?
- The Falcon and the Snowman was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.