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6.8 / 10(1,712 votes)IMDbR19982h 4m$25.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Fallen

“Detective John Hobbes is searching for a criminal he's already met... already caught... and already killed.”

Synopsis

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 16, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 13, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.55x ROI)

Production Budget

$46M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$25.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.55x

-$20.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $46MWorldwide: $25.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gregory Hoblit
Screenplay & Story
Nicholas Kazan
Original Score
Tan Dun
Original Title
Fallen
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Dutch
Runtime
2h 4m
Production Budget
$46M
Worldwide Gross
$25.2M
Production Studios
Turner Pictures, Atlas Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gregory Hoblit

Screenplay & Story

Nicholas Kazan

Original Score & Music

Tan Dun

Director of Photography

Newton Thomas Sigel

Film Editing

Lawrence Jordan

Producers

Dawn Steel, Charles Roven, Robert Cavallo, Ted Kurdyla, Nicholas Kazan

Department Leadership Roster

Gregory Hoblit

Gregory Hoblit

Director

Dawn Steel

Dawn Steel

Producer

Colleen Atwood

Colleen Atwood

Costume Design

Nicholas Kazan

Nicholas Kazan

Screenplay

Charles Roven

Charles Roven

Producer

Lawrence Jordan

Editor

Terence Marsh

Production Design

Newton Thomas Sigel

Newton Thomas Sigel

Director of Photography

Phil Neilson

Phil Neilson

Stunt Coordinator

Kent Houston

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ernie F. Orsatti

Ernie F. Orsatti

Stunt Coordinator

Tan Dun

Tan Dun

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fallen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fallen

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fallen about?

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

Who directed Fallen?

Fallen was directed by Gregory Hoblit.

Who stars in Fallen?

The principal cast of Fallen includes Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz, James Gandolfini.

When was Fallen released and how long is it?

Fallen was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.

What was the box office and production budget of Fallen?

Fallen had a reported production budget of $46M and grossed $25.2M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Fallen?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fallen was composed by Tan Dun.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fallen?

Fallen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).