Legends of the Fall

R

Released Dec 16, 1994

2 hr. 14 min.

Drama

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In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring a swoon-worthy star turn by Brad Pitt, Legends of the Fall's painterly photography and epic sweep often compensate for its lack of narrative momentum and glut of melodramatic twists.

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Holly S

todo mundo foi babaca em algum momento e o brad pitt esteve lindo em todos!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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George A

One of the most iconic movies ever made. Absolutely outstanding: magical with some of the best performances from this all-star cast of actors that you might ever see. Even the secondary and minor parts were amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Colt R

Complete tear jerker from beginning to end, all you want is for Tristan to find happiness. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Roux O

One of the most beautifully shot movies I've ever seen. The performances were amazing, the music perfect, and the film heartbreaking. It's an epic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Devin B

Great story with solid performances from its lead actors!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Eric S

Amazing movie. A little slow at times but overall great movie. An emotional roller coaster.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Edward Zwick

Director

Brad Pitt

Tristan Ludlow

Anthony Hopkins

Col. William Ludlow

Aidan Quinn

Alfred Ludlow

Julia Ormond

Susannah Fincannon Ludlow

Henry Thomas

Samuel Ludlow

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Alfred is Reconciled

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Isabel Dies

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Four Beers

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Tristan Returns

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Gravesite Visit

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Meeting the Bride

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Samuel Dies

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Legends of the Fall: Official Clip - Susannah at the Ranch

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

It may take place in a man’s world, but this is a women’s picture, in the vein of the overwrought family epics of the 1950s.

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Duane Byrge

Hollywood Reporter

In general, director Edward Zwick does a commendable job of keeping things apace, while... John Toll's scrumptiously pristine cinematography and James Horner's piercingly full score.

Jan 23, 2019

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Terrence Rafferty

New Yorker

At first, the picture plays like East of Eden with a bonus brother; it gets sillier as it goes.

Apr 2, 2014

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

The first twenty minutes are incredibly slow but after that I was completely locked in. Anthony Hopkins was robbed of a nomination for this.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 6, 2023

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

While it's a bit overlong, this was a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed the performances, the cinematography and the story of this family trying to keep it together despite multiple hardships and conflicts. Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 6, 2023

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Don Shanahan

25YL (25 Years Later)

Every wisp of wind carries some timbre of a guttural growl of passion.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 4, 2019

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Synopsis

In early 20th-century Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) lives in the wilderness with his sons, Tristan (Brad Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). Eventually, the unconventional but close-knit family encounters tragedy when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred survive their tours of duty, but, soon after they return home, both men fall for Samuel's gorgeous fiancée, Susannah (Julia Ormond), and their intense rivalry begins to destroy the family.

Director: Edward Zwick
Executive Producer: Patrick Crowley
Screenwriter: Jim Harrison, Susan Shilliday, William D. Wittliff
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Language|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.2M
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo

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