The Fall of '55 (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2006, The Fall of '55 is a documentary film directed by Seth Randal, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In late 1955 and early 1956, the citizens of Boise, Idaho believed there was a menace in their midst. On Halloween, investigators arrested three men on charges of having sex with teenage boys. The investigators claimed the arrests were just the tip of the iceberg-they said hundreds of boys were being abused as part of a child sex ring. There was no such ring, but the result was a widespread investigation which some people consider a witch hunt. By the time the investigation ended, 16 men were charged. Countless other lives were also touched.In some cases, men implicated fled the area. At least one actually left the country. The investigation attracted attention in newspapers across the nation, including Time Magazine. The "Morals Drive" left scars which remain to this day.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Fall of '55 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fall of '55 page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fall of '55 (2006)?
- In US, The Fall of '55 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fall of '55 worth watching?
- The Fall of '55 holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Fall of '55 released?
- The Fall of '55 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.