Fallen (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, Fallen is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gregory Hoblit, running about 124 minutes. “Detective John Hobbes is searching for a criminal he's already met... already caught... and already killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.
Who’s in it. Fallen stars Denzel Washington as John Hobbes, John Goodman as Jonesy, Donald Sutherland as Lt. Stanton and Embeth Davidtz as Gretta Milano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fallen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Fallen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fallen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fallen (1998)?
- In US, Fallen is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Fallen worth watching?
- Fallen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fallen?
- Fallen stars Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz and James Gandolfini.
- When was Fallen released?
- Fallen was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.