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The Fallout

"Nothing will ever be the same."

2021 1h 36m EN
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7.5
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★7.5TMDB · 1,340
Drama
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In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.

“Nothing will ever be the same.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Megan Park
Writers
Megan Park
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Megan Park, shot by Kristen Correll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by FINNEAS. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jennifer Lee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler and Niles Fitch carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Nothing will ever be the same.".

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IMDB entry: tt11847410 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Megan Park directs. Kristen Correll behind the camera. FINNEAS scores. Jennifer Lee cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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  • 1Released 5 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Megan Park, shot by Kristen Correll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by FINNEAS. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Jennifer Lee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler and Niles Fitch carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "Nothing will ever be the same.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt11847410 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Classified under 11 themes, including "high school", "trauma", "coming of age", "female protagonist".

The technical file

Cinematography
Kristen Correll
Original score
FINNEAS
Editing
Jennifer Lee
Production design
Justin Dragonas
Makeup / hair
Amy Wilson
Sound
Yagmur Kaplan
Stunt coordinator
Kamy D. Bruder
Runtime
96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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  • Giovanni
    ★ 8/10

    Full Analysis at Spotamovie.com - Intro - Released in 2021, The Fallout is a movie that doesn’t have any reason to exist, if only we live in a healthy world. It’s a drama, full of solid emotions gradually delivered. It is the denunciation of those crimes that disrupt the lives of adolescents, families and communities. But The Fallout is also the celebration of life; it’s a wake-up call to take care of the people we love, of our passions and our lives because one day, what it’s standard today, may look different tomorrow. - The Story - It’s an ordinary day. Vada goes to school with her friend, when suddenly their lives are messed up because of a gun shooting inside their school. The horrifying incident leaves indelible marks in their minds. But this is also the moment when their relationships, desires and lives are questioned and reconsidered. The young and traumatised victims bond together to come back to life, exploring their existence,while the ordinary world doesn’t seem to understand them.What will they learn? Will they be able to overcome their trauma? And why those shots are vital? We explained the movie at https://www.spotamovie.com/the-fallout-movie-review-and-explanation-2021-movie/

Production companies

Who made it

  • CL

    Clear Horizon Entertainment

    US

  • SSS Entertainment

    SSS Entertainment

    US

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerMark Andrews
  • Associate ProducerGregory Bordelon
  • ProducerDavid Brown
  • ProducerJoannie Burstein
  • Associate ProducerVincent Cardinale
  • Executive ProducerAndrew Carlberg
  • Executive ProducerStephanie Denton
  • Executive ProducerMatthew Helderman
  • Executive ProducerChristina Lundbohm
  • ProducerTodd Lundbohm
  • ProducerRebecca Miller
  • ProducerGiulia Prenna
  • ProducerShaun S. Sanghani
  • ProducerCara Shine Ballarini
  • CastingChelsea Ellis Bloch
  • CastingMarisol Roncali
  • Production DesignJustin Dragonas
  • Art DirectionAlex Rose
  • Set DecorationKatie Carey
  • Costume DesignerTasha Goldthwait
  • Hair Department HeadAmy Wilson
  • Unit Production ManagerVincent Cardinale
  • Supervising Sound EditorBrian Berger
  • Sound MixerJose Gallo

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • high school
  • trauma
  • coming of age
  • female protagonist
  • teenage daughter
  • school shooting
  • woman director
  • generation z
  • sister sister relationship
  • teenage
  • teen

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2021-03-17· South by Southwest Film Festival
  • Digital2022-01-27R· HBO Max

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International titles

  • הנפילהIL
  • התפרקותIL
  • The Life After - The FalloutDE
  • د فال اوتIR

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