Fallen

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Fallen

R

Released Jan 16, 1998

2h 4m

Mystery & Thriller

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After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.

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Critics Consensus

Has an interesting premise. Unfortunately, it's just a recycling of old materials, and not all that thrilling.

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

Denzel Washington has the almost impossible task of holding together a convoluted picture that's only intermittently suspenseful and not very engaging emotionally or intellectually.

Jan 11, 2008

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

The first half of this movie holds some promise, but time is not on its side.

Jan 11, 2008

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Time Out

God (or the Devil) is in the detail: every time a fluid is taken into the body, the fidgety camera zooms in, fascinated, suspicious.

Jan 26, 2006

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

Another 90s horror gem with a stacked cast. It's unsettling, twisty, and plays with its audience the entire time. They don't make them like this anymore.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 23, 2025

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Fallen is more of a cult film, one that seems to gain more fans each year, all falling under its wild narrative’s spell and unable to listen to a certain Rolling Stones song in quite the same way again.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 18, 2022

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Yael Shuv

Total Film

This overlong, rigidly boring affair suffers from a whole list of ailments.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 1, 2018

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Noel L

What a thrilling crime film with a twist unlike any other

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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BitchBarn B

I haven’t watched this movie since the 90s, a couple years after its release, but I think about it often. Plan to purchase so I introduce my boyfriend to it and can watch it all the time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Laurian D

Very atmospheric supernatural thriller. It may be slow burn at times, but it results in character development and I personally love that. "Only" 4,5 because of the way the intro sort of gives away the ending if you've been paying attention.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Audience Member

Stellar performance by Denzel and John Goodman. I think this is my favorite Denzel Washington movie. It’s a spiritual thriller that’s unique as it isn’t horror, rather psychological.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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gus m

Solid B-. Denzel and the demon delivers worth to watch. Ending is cool but ruin by the opening itself.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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L B

Time on my side.... 👀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Synopsis

After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.

Director: Gregory Hoblit
Producer: Charles Roven, Dawn Steel
Screenwriter: Nicholas Kazan
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Turner Pictures, Atlas Entertainment
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.2M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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