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      Falling Down

      R Released Feb 26, 1993 1 hr. 55 min. Action List
      75% 56 Reviews Tomatometer 84% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score A middle-aged man dealing with both unemployment and divorce, William Foster (Michael Douglas) is having a bad day. When his car breaks down on a Los Angeles highway, he leaves his vehicle and begins a trek across the city to attend his daughter's birthday party. As he makes his way through the urban landscape, William's frustration and bitterness become more evident, resulting in violent encounters with various people, including a vengeful gang and a dutiful veteran cop (Robert Duvall). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 02 Buy Now

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      Falling Down's popcorn-friendly take on its complex themes proves disquieting -- and ultimately fitting for a bleakly entertaining picture of one man's angry break with reality.

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      Teddy J In my opinion, this movie highlights the struggles one man has with a significant mental illness. His detachment from reality and lack of remorse shows how far he has gone. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review David B One of the greatest films to ever embrace the screen. The older I get the more I understand this movie especially after going through child contact issues. Everybody has a breaking point and this film shows it perfectly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review John H Good movie with intense acting and a modern tale of going over the edge Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Audience Member MASTERPIECE! 20 out of 10! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Stoner J My personal favorite Schumacher movie (a close second to Phone Booth and the Lost Boys). It's awesome watching Douglas's descent into oblivion! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Cees T A few plot holes, but very good. 8.2/10 - Great. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle A brilliant drama with black-comic undertones. The film is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Michael Douglas, in what may be the best performance of his career, Rated: 4/4 Jan 11, 2023 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader None of the characters ever rises beyond the level of his or her generic functions, and by the end the overall emptiness of the conception becomes fully apparent. Jul 18, 2011 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Let's face it, there is an element of truth in the character of D-FENS. But it is, finally, tabloid truth. Jul 18, 2011 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Falling Down," a stellar film, is Joel Schumacher's miracle. Rated: 4.0/4.0 Sep 7, 2020 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Disturbing '90s crime thriller has violence and language. Rated: 2/5 Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day This is probably Schumacher's most accomplished work besides Tigerland and, interestingly, shot in L.A. around the time of the riots. Rated: 3/4 Jul 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis A middle-aged man dealing with both unemployment and divorce, William Foster (Michael Douglas) is having a bad day. When his car breaks down on a Los Angeles highway, he leaves his vehicle and begins a trek across the city to attend his daughter's birthday party. As he makes his way through the urban landscape, William's frustration and bitterness become more evident, resulting in violent encounters with various people, including a vengeful gang and a dutiful veteran cop (Robert Duvall).
      Director
      Joel Schumacher
      Executive Producer
      Arnon Milchan
      Screenwriter
      Ebbe Roe Smith
      Distributor
      Warner Bros.
      Production Co
      Warner Bros., Le Studio Canal +, Alcor Films, Regency Enterprises
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 26, 1993, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 1, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $40.4M
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SR
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