Falling Star (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2014, Falling Star is a drama and history film directed by Luis Miñarro, running about 111 minutes. “When Amadeo of Savoy wanted to modernize Spain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This colourful feature debut from experienced producer Luis Miñarro offers an almost hallucinatory look at the world of Amadeo of Savoy, who was king of an ungovernable Spain for two years around 1870. This intriguing episode is transformed into a plea for beauty, creativity and joy. The film functions as a metaphor for contemporary Spain and its ongoing state of crisis.
Who’s in it. Falling Star stars Alex Brendemühl as Amadeo of Savoy, Lola Dueñas as Eloïsa, la cuinera, Lorenzo Balducci as Alfredo, l'assistent del Rei and Bárbara Lennie as Queen María Victòria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Falling Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Falling Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Falling Star (2014)?
- In US, Falling Star is available to 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 Star worth watching?
- Falling Star holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Falling Star?
- Falling Star stars Alex Brendemühl, Lola Dueñas, Lorenzo Balducci, Bárbara Lennie and Francesc Garrido.
- When was Falling Star released?
- Falling Star was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.