The Falling Star (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Falling Star is an animation film directed by Loïc Malo, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. The last conscious moments of Stalin, the solitary tyrant who believes himself immortal. An evocation of the mental chaos of the Little Father of the People who was suffering from delusions of persecution and untold power during the three days of his death throes. And, in fact, is he really dead? In the limbo of the Soviet past, the ghosts from the gulag dream of settling some old scores.
Who’s in it. The Falling Star stars Camille Latteux as U48 (Voice), Vincent Launay-Franceschini as Lénine / Staline (Voice), Maud Brethenoux as Thatcher (Voice) and Thomas Blanchet as B50 (Voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Falling Star has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Falling Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Falling Star tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Falling Star (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Falling Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Falling Star worth watching?
- The Falling Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Falling Star?
- The Falling Star stars Camille Latteux, Vincent Launay-Franceschini, Maud Brethenoux, Thomas Blanchet and Mathias Gourdot.
- When was The Falling Star released?
- The Falling Star was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.