I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
“Five friends. Five lives. Countless hopes.”
Synopsis
Childhood friends Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli, and Conor played together, skipped school together, and dreamt of the lives they would have one day. Now they’re thirty, and the future they imagined is slipping quietly out of reach.
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Official UK & IRE TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Enda Walsh, Keiran Goddard
- Original Score
- Harry Escott
- Original Title
- I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Moonspun Films, BBC Film, BFI, TPC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clio Barnard
Enda Walsh, Keiran Goddard
Harry Escott
Maya Maffioli
Tracy O'Riordan, Clio Barnard, Enda Walsh, Keiran Goddard, Eva Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Clio Barnard
Director
Enda Walsh
Writer
Tracy O'Riordan
Producer
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Maya Maffioli
Editor
Matthew Price
Costume Design
Jane Levick
Production Design
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
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What is I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning about?
Childhood friends Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli, and Conor played together, skipped school together, and dreamt of the lives they would have one day. Now they’re thirty, and the future they imagined is slipping quietly out of reach.
Who directed I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning was directed by Clio Barnard.
Who stars in I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?
The principal cast of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning includes Anthony Boyle, Lola Petticrew, Joe Cole, Daryl McCormack, Jay Lycurgo.
When was I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning released and how long is it?
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning was composed by Harry Escott.
Is I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning based on a book or true story?
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keiran Goddard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).