The Falling (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2015, The Falling is a drama and mystery film directed by Carol Morley, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. England, 1969. The fascinating Abbie and the troubled Lydia are great friends. After an unexpected tragedy occurs in the strict girls' school they attend, a mysterious epidemic of fainting breaks out that threatens the mental sanity and beliefs of the tormented people involved, both teachers and students.
Who’s in it. The Falling stars Maisie Williams as Lydia Lamont, Florence Pugh as Abbie Mortimer, Maxine Peake as Eileen Lamont and Monica Dolan as Miss Martha Alvaro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Falling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Fandor Amazon 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 The Falling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Falling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Falling (2015)?
- In US, The Falling is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, 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 The Falling worth watching?
- The Falling holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Falling?
- The Falling stars Maisie Williams, Florence Pugh, Maxine Peake, Monica Dolan and Greta Scacchi.
- When was The Falling released?
- The Falling was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.