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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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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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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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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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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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Audience Member

Very entertaining if you are along for the ride and not deep-diving for a religious experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Jelisije J

The ending was so good that it made me happy that I finished this film......however I would say its also not the most entertaining watch when you are expecting the main character to catch up to the conclusion to what the audience already figured out 15 minutes in the film run time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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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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