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Falling Down (1993)

โ€œThe adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 4,282 votes 1h 53m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#28 of 97 films from 1993 #313 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Joel Schumacher ยท Written by Ebbe Roe Smith

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Overview

An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.

Cast

Michael Douglasas D-Fens
Robert Duvallas Prendergast
Barbara Hersheyas Beth
Rachel Ticotinas Sandra
Tuesday Weldas Mrs. Prendergast
Frederic Forrestas Surplus Store Owner
Lois Smithas D-Fens' Mother
Ebbe Roe Smithas Guy on Freeway
Joey Singeras Adele (Beth's Child)
Michael Paul Chanas Mr. Lee
Raymond J. Barryas Captain Yardley
D.W. Moffettas Detective Lydecker
Steve Parkas Detective Brian
Kimberly Scottas Detective Jones

Facts

Release dateFebruary 26, 1993
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$40,903,593 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106856

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Questions

How long is Falling Down?
Falling Down runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Falling Down worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 4,282 votes, which places it #28 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 72%) and #313 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Falling Down?
Falling Down was directed by Joel Schumacher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Time to Kill (1996), The Phantom of the Opera (2004), The Lost Boys (1987).
Who stars in Falling Down?
Michael Douglas as D-Fens; Robert Duvall as Prendergast; Barbara Hershey as Beth; Rachel Ticotin as Sandra; Tuesday Weld as Mrs. Prendergast; Frederic Forrest as Surplus Store Owner.
What is Falling Down rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Falling Down?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47448.

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