Andres Gomez
6/10Maybe too ambitious this drama told through a children's tale. Photography is great, though.
Reviewed on January 14, 2014
The Fall(2006)
A little blessing in disguise.
7.6(1,604)1h 57m2006-09-09
AdventureFantasyDrama
The Fall Synopsis
In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur as the tale advances.
The Fall (2006) is a adventure, fantasy and drama film directed by Tarsem Singh, released on September 9, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Lee Pace, Justine Waddell, Daniel Caltagirone and Leo Bill. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,604 ratings.
- Director:
- Tarsem Singh
- Writers:
- Tarsem Singh, Dan Gilroy, Valeri Petrov
- Producers:
- Nico Soultanakis, Lionel Kopp, Ray Leakey
- Cinematographer:
- Colin Watkinson
- Composer:
- Krishna Levy
- Production:
- Googly Films, Absolute Entertainment, RadicalMedia, Tree Top Films, Deep Films
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,984,390
- Status:
- Released
The Fall (2006) Trailer
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The Fall Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Fall.
The Fall (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
Trailer
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Teaser
Tarsem Singh on The Fall | BFI IMAX Q&A
Featurette
In Conversation with Lee Pace
Featurette
In Conversation with Tarsem
Featurette
The Fall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Pace
as Roy Walker
Justine Waddell
as Nurse Evelyn / Sister Evelyn
Daniel Caltagirone
as Sinclair / Governor Odious
Leo Bill
as Darwin / Orderly
Sean Gilder
as Walt Purdy
Julian Bleach
as Mystic / Orange Picker
Marcus Wesley
as Otta Benga / Ice Delivery Man
Robin Smith
as Luigi / One Legged Actor
Jeetu Verma
as Indian / Orange Picker
Catinca Untaru
as Alexandria
Kim Uylenbroek
as Doctor / Alexander the Great
Aiden Lithgow
as Alexander's Messenger
Key crew
Directed by Tarsem Singh, written by Tarsem Singh, Dan Gilroy and Valeri Petrov, produced by Nico Soultanakis, Lionel Kopp and Ray Leakey.
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The Fall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 1,604 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10This is quite an enjoyable depiction of some multi-lingual Arabian Nights-style scenarios as we find "Roy" (Lee Pace) in an hospital in 1920s Los Angeles. He had previously been a movie stuntman but an accident has robbed him of the use of his legs and so with medical science being somewhat limited, he is pretty much bedridden. Also in the hospital is the young "Alexandria" (Catinca Untaru) who is recovering from…
Reviewed on October 20, 2024
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10/10A visual masterpiece with surprising depth. It has arguably the best child acting performance ever put on film, and unarguably the best location scouting.
Reviewed on September 3, 2026
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The Fall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fall online?
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The Fall (2006) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fall?
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The main cast of The Fall (2006) includes Lee Pace, Justine Waddell, Daniel Caltagirone, Leo Bill and Sean Gilder. The film was directed by Tarsem Singh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fall released?
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The Fall was released on September 9, 2006 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Fall worth watching?
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The Fall (2006) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,604 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fall?
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