Falling Down_
"The adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world."
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
Falling Down earned $40.9M worldwide on a $25.0M budget — a 64% return on investment.
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Year context
Falling Down was released 33 years ago in 1993.
CAST (20)
Michael Douglas
D-Fens
Robert Duvall
Prendergast
Barbara Hershey
Beth
Rachel Ticotin
Sandra
Tuesday Weld
Mrs. Prendergast
Frederic Forrest
Surplus Store Owner
Lois Smith
D-Fens' Mother
Joey Singer
Adele (Beth's Child)
Ebbe Roe Smith
Guy on Freeway
Michael Paul Chan
Mr. Lee
Raymond J. Barry
Captain Yardley
D.W. Moffett
Detective Lydecker
Steve Park
Detective Brian
Kimberly Scott
Detective Jones
James Keane
Detective Keene
Macon McCalman
Detective Graham
Richard Montoya
Detective Sanchez
Bruce Beatty
Police Clerk
MS
Matthew Saks
Officer at Station
Agustin Rodriguez
Gang Member One
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$25.0M
Budget
$40.9M
Revenue
+64%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Arnold Kopelson Productions
Le Studio Canal+
Regency Enterprises
Alcor Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (3,986 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$40,903,593
Profit
+$15,903,593
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Falling Down about?
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
How long is Falling Down?
Falling Down has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who directed Falling Down?
Falling Down was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in Falling Down?
The cast of Falling Down includes Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin, Tuesday Weld.
How much did Falling Down make at the box office?
Falling Down earned $40,903,593 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of Falling Down?
Falling Down has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 3,986 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (25)
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retirement
traffic jam
gang
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divorce
anger
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psychotic
inequality
road rage
urban decay
laid off
disturbed
aggressive
philosophical
unassuming
price gouging
suspenseful
critical
intense
antagonistic
farcical