Falling Sky
Synopsis
Pulling up stakes for a fresh start in Las Vegas, aspiring singer Reese and daughter Emily are looking forward to the future with optimism. But mom's problem drinking and her struggles to pay the bills threaten the pair's plans for a better life. Frequently cast in the role of mothering her own mother, teenage Emily must learn to hold on to hope in this poignant coming-of-age drama.
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Falling Sky - Movie Trailer 1998
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
(Nice Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian J. De Palma, Russ Brandt
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian J. De Palma
- Original Score
- Danail Getz, Ivan Koutikov
- Original Title
- Falling Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Blue Rider Pictures, Burman Entertainment, MEB Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian J. De Palma, Russ Brandt
Brian J. De Palma
Danail Getz, Ivan Koutikov
Russ Brandt
Daniel Loewenthal
Gary Shar, Mark Burman, Jeff Geoffray, Walter Josten
Department Leadership Roster
Russ Brandt
Director of Photography
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
Bill Mitchell
Production Design
Dawn A. DeWitt
Costume Design
Brian J. De Palma
Director
Brian J. De Palma
Writer
Russ Brandt
Director
Gary Shar
Producer
Mark Burman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falling Sky
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What is Falling Sky about?
Pulling up stakes for a fresh start in Las Vegas, aspiring singer Reese and daughter Emily are looking forward to the future with optimism. But mom's problem drinking and her struggles to pay the bills threaten the pair's plans for a better life. Frequently cast in the role of mothering her own mother, teenage Emily must learn to hold on to hope in this poignant coming-of-age drama.
Who directed Falling Sky?
Falling Sky was directed by Brian J. De Palma, Russ Brandt.
Who stars in Falling Sky?
The principal cast of Falling Sky includes Karen Allen, Brittany Murphy, Jeremy Jordan, Chris Young, Patrick Renna.
When was Falling Sky released and how long is it?
Falling Sky was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Falling Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Falling Sky was composed by Danail Getz, Ivan Koutikov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Falling Sky?
Falling Sky holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).