Falling in Love
“Sometimes magic is the only thing that's real.”
Synopsis
During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.
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Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Frank Raftis
Meryl Streep
Molly Gilmore
Harvey Keitel
Ed Lasky
Jane Kaczmarek
Ann Raftis
George Martin
John Trainer
David Clennon
Brian Gilmore
Dianne Wiest
Isabelle
Victor Argo
Victor Rawlins
Wiley Earl
Mike Raftis
Jesse Bradford
Joe Raftis
Frances Conroy
Waitress
Paul Herman
Engineer
Kenneth Welsh
Doctor
Clem Caserta
Taxi Driver
Chevi Colton
Elevator Woman
James Ryan
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$871K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cristofer
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- Falling in Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulu Grosbard
Michael Cristofer
Dave Grusin
Peter Suschitzky
Michael Kahn
Marvin Worth
Department Leadership Roster
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Michael Cristofer
Writer
Santo Loquasto
Production Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Marvin Worth
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falling in Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Falling in Love about?
During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.
Who directed Falling in Love?
Falling in Love was directed by Ulu Grosbard.
Who stars in Falling in Love?
The principal cast of Falling in Love includes Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek, George Martin.
When was Falling in Love released and how long is it?
Falling in Love was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Falling in Love?
Falling in Love had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Falling in Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Falling in Love was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Falling in Love?
Falling in Love holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).