The Fallout

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The Fallout

R

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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Audience Says

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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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

The Fallout’s disinterest in exploring the characters’ journey in trying to overcome extreme trauma and grief makes it a somewhat disappointing drama instead of an impactful meditation on complex themes to treat on film.

Rated: C+

Jul 13, 2025

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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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Rihannna H

It’s really good and powerful and it’s really good lol and also the little sister doing TikTok dances is so real that’s literally me 😭 and then rewatching it and redoing it a million times lol anyways aside from the point also it has Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler in it so yayya

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Kleber d

A Vida Depois (The Fallout) acompanha Vada (Jenna Ortega), uma adolescente lidando com o trauma de um tiroteio escolar e a difícil jornada de seguir em frente. Como superar o luto? O filme mergulha na introspecção de Vada, explorando suas dores, novas experiências e um momento de desabafo com Mia que carrega um peso emocional avassalador. É fácil simpatizar com sua dor: quem nunca enfrentou o peso de um trauma ou a angústia de uma perda? As atuações são notáveis, especialmente a de Jenna Ortega, cuja entonação e olhar — ora perdido, ora imerso em dor — transmitem uma autenticidade impressionante. Maddie Ziegler, como Mia, também entrega momentos marcantes, embora subaproveitada. A direção de Megan Park brilha na fotografia, com enquadramentos que capturam a solidão de Vada, mas o ritmo por vezes parece arrastado, especialmente em diálogos prolongados. Cenas mais intensas ou cortes precisos poderiam ter elevado o impacto emocional. O roteiro é brilhante ao retratar os pensamentos internos de Vada, mas deixa a desejar ao explorar a sociedade, a escola ou personagens secundários, como Mia e a família de Vada, que carecem de maior profundidade. É um filme que vale a pena assistir, especialmente para quem busca refletir sobre luto ou trauma. Embora nem sempre alcance profundidade em temas secundários, a jornada de Vada pode tocar o espectador, dependendo do momento que estiver vivendo.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Stephen C

1 hour and 32 minutes of sad drama. Rated R for Teen Drug and Alcohol Use and Language Throughout. It had to be done, but I love drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Alex C

Once again, the * * * shows time and time again what a "great" country it is. What a joy it is to be afraid of leaving the house in the event someone might sh**t you. Go to school and be afraid. A great representation of the * * * forcing d*ath and PTSD on children.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Jenna's F

Love Jenna Ortega 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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Ames L

My favorite movie. Amazing acting and shows how this would actually happen in real life, not like how the industry thinks teens act or how parents act when this happens.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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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, Clear Horizon, SSS Film Capital
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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