Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- intimate
- melancholic
- christmas viewing
- quiet evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the central chemistry between Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep appealing, but considered the romance weakened by clichés and stunted dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Frank and Molly's growing bond develops while both remain married, making their attraction inseparable from domestic betrayal.
The initial Christmas encounter and later recognition on the train repeatedly propel Frank and Molly toward one another.
Frank and Molly's relationship deepens through recurring train journeys within New York City.
The story begins during Christmas shopping and returns to the holiday season a year later.
Films like Falling in Love, and why
The Bridges of Madison County
shared adult infidelity romance, metropolitan setting, restrained melancholy, and emotionally conflicted protagonists
Brief Encounter
shared mature romantic drama, marital conflict, social restraint, and intimate performances
Before Sunrise
shared urban romance, chance encounter, conversational intimacy, and wistful adult longing
Unfaithful
shared extramarital romance, domestic consequences, and polished bittersweet melodrama
Movie Details
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Release Date
- 1984-11-21
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (415)
Cast
- Robert De Niro
- Meryl Streep
- Harvey Keitel
- Jane Kaczmarek
- George Martin
- David Clennon
- Dianne Wiest
- Victor Argo
- Wiley Earl
- Jesse Bradford
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Falling in Love about?
- Two married New Yorkers find an unexpectedly profound connection through repeated train encounters, forcing desire and domestic responsibility into uneasy balance.
- What is Falling in Love like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Falling in Love as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Falling in Love violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Falling in Love.
- What did critics think of Falling in Love?
- Critics broadly found the central chemistry between Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep appealing, but considered the romance weakened by clichés and stunted dialogue.
- Which films are like Falling in Love?
- Films with a similar feel include The Bridges of Madison County, Brief Encounter, Before Sunrise, and Unfaithful.
- How long is Falling in Love?
- Falling in Love runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Falling in Love?
- In United States, Falling in Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
