If They Tell You I Fell (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1989, If They Tell You I Fell is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In the post Spanish civil war years, Catalan kids would sit in circles among the ruins and tell stories, known as "aventis" (the film's original title in Catalan, its original language). These tales mix war stories, local gossip, comic book characters, fantasy and real events. The "aventis" told in this film are told in flashback. In the mid 80s, 45 or so years after the age of the "aventis," a doctor and a nurse-nun (who grew up together, and now are co-workers in a hospital) identify the corpse of one of the main characters of the "aventis" of their childhood and adolescence. Besides the interesting flashbacks - a chronical of the Civil War in a "typical" Barcelona microcosm itself, the discovery of this body (belonging to someone long presumed dead) leads to other surprises and unresolved doubts, several decades later
Who’s in it. If They Tell You I Fell stars Jorge Sanz as Daniel Javaloyes 'Java', Victoria Abril as Menchu / Ramona / Aurora Nin, Antonio Banderas as Marcos and Javier Gurruchaga as Conrado-Señor Galán, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, If They Tell You I Fell has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $700.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If They Tell You I Fell page.
If you liked it. Fans of If They Tell You I Fell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If They Tell You I Fell (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If They Tell You I Fell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is If They Tell You I Fell worth watching?
- If They Tell You I Fell holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in If They Tell You I Fell?
- If They Tell You I Fell stars Jorge Sanz, Victoria Abril, Antonio Banderas, Javier Gurruchaga and Lluís Homar.
- When was If They Tell You I Fell released?
- If They Tell You I Fell was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.