The Fallout

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The Fallout

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2021

1h 32m

Drama

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Bolstered by new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances, high schooler Vada (Jenna Ortega) begins to reinvent herself, while re-evaluating her relationships with her family, friends and her view of the world. Moving away from her comfortable family routine, she starts taking chances with a series of quicksilver decisions that test her own boundaries and push her in new directions. As she spends more time with Mia (Maddie Ziegler), they grow closer, and Vada slowly redefines herself through their shared experiences, leading her further away from that day and closer to living her life in the now. "The Fallout" is a compelling exploration of the inexplicable resiliency of life and the hope that emerges out of loss.

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Critics Consensus

Empathetic and well-acted, The Fallout uses the aftermath of teen trauma to grapple with the experience of grief.

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The Fallout is a sad but powerful movie that deals with some serious themes in a way that feels heartbreakingly real.

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

The Fallout is terrific, and terrifically real.

Apr 21, 2022

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

“The Fallout” tells a story from the perspective of the survivors and it’s an urgent voice we need to listen to.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 17, 2022

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Robert Levin

Newsday

The filmmaker takes on a wrenching subject and shapes it into a movie that never looks away, even as it remains painstakingly focused on communicating the impact of those horrors in moments that might otherwise seem ordinary.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 13, 2022

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Yasmine Kandil

Discussing Film

The film lacks a refined story and on top of that, features performances that do feel awkward and unnatural at times.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Jenna Ortega gives a knockout performance in the lead and crafts real chemistry with co-star Maddie Ziegler.

Feb 12, 2024

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Zoë Rose Bryant

Loud and Clear Reviews

The Fallout tackles troubling and timely subject matter with harrowing honesty as Jenna Ortega anchors the entire affair with an authentically affecting breakout performance.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Lars N

Navigating heavy themes with ease and finding space for both tenderness and humor in all the grief, The Fallout is kind of wonderful.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Jacob D

This is an absolutely amazing film that deal with very sensitive topics of grief and surviors guilt. Jenna Ortega is brillaint due to the complexity of the character. There are moments where it felt as though she wasnt acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Mateusz C

Beatiful and moving, great acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Hunter L

I've watched The Fallout two times and my opinion of it hasn't changed. It's a raw and realistic piece. The scenes don't feel forced and they are relatable too. The film is well cast and the director has done an excellent job.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Cheyanna P

This was an okay movie. I thought Jenna had an outstanding performance and the topic was very real and made you empathize and realize this stuff really does happen, but I thought the chemistry between Jenna and Maddie was really awkward and I think they could’ve found a better match their especially since the movie is based on their friendship/relationship after this horrible tragedy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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cinema f

“I feel mad, because I had no idea one guy with a gun could fuck up my life so hard in six minutes.” A really beautiful film about a tragedy that happens often in the school systems, that isn’t spoke on, that isn’t getting the notice it needs. Jenna and Maddie are brilliant. 5/5 stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Synopsis

Bolstered by new friendships forged under sudden and tragic circumstances, high schooler Vada (Jenna Ortega) begins to reinvent herself, while re-evaluating her relationships with her family, friends and her view of the world. Moving away from her comfortable family routine, she starts taking chances with a series of quicksilver decisions that test her own boundaries and push her in new directions. As she spends more time with Mia (Maddie Ziegler), they grow closer, and Vada slowly redefines herself through their shared experiences, leading her further away from that day and closer to living her life in the now. "The Fallout" is a compelling exploration of the inexplicable resiliency of life and the hope that emerges out of loss.

Director: Megan Park
Producer: Shaun Sanghani, Todd Lundbohm, David Brown, Rebecca Miller, Cara Shine, Joannie Burstein, Giulia Prenna
Screenwriter: Megan Park
Production Co: SSS Entertainment, SSS Film Capital, Clear Horizon
Rating: R (Teen Drug and Alcohol Use|Language Throughout)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2022
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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