Movie

The Falls

★ 7.2(37)19823h 7m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Greenaway
Release date: 1982-08-06
Runtime: 3h 7m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BFI

The Falls — trailer

About The Falls

The Falls is a 1982 movie in the Science Fiction and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Colin Cantlie, Stephen Quay and Timothy Quay. It has a runtime of 3 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Falls in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Told in the form of a mock documentary in 92 short parts, nineteen million people are left obsessed with birds and flight following a strange occurrence. A documentarian analyses the lives of all the survivors whose surnames begin with FALL to uncover the truth behind the event.

Cast

Colin Cantlie

Narrator (voice)

Stephen Quay

Ipson Fallari

Timothy Quay

Pulat Fallari

Adam Leys

Narrator

Sheila Canfield

Narrator

Monica Hyde

Woman using phone

Keith Pendlebury

Allia Fallanx

Marcia Pendlebury

Starling Fallanx

Martin Burrows

Narrator

Adejbo Nkasaggi

Ardenaur Fallatter

Serena MacBeth

Narrator

John Wilson

Astraham Fallbute

Themes & keywords

mockumentaryfound footagenon-narrativeexperimental filmnonlinear narrative

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Falls in Canada?+

The Falls is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Falls on Netflix?+

The Falls is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Falls?+

The Falls has a runtime of 3 hours 7 minutes (187 minutes).

Who stars in The Falls?+

The Falls stars Colin Cantlie, Stephen Quay, Timothy Quay, Adam Leys and Sheila Canfield.

When did The Falls come out?+

The Falls is a 1982 movie directed by Peter Greenaway.

What genre is The Falls?+

The Falls is Science Fiction and Comedy film.

Who directed The Falls?+

The Falls was directed by Peter Greenaway.