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Falling in Love streaming

1984 Movie Drama, Romance Ages 13+
By: Ulu Grosbard With: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek, David Clennon, George Martin

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.

Filmium rating
63%

Mood

Bittersweet
Melancholic
Reflective
Romantic

Cast & Crew

Ulu Grosbard
Michael Cristofer
George Martin
Robert De Niro
David Clennon
Meryl Streep
Harvey Keitel
Dianne Wiest
Jane Kaczmarek

Cinematic Technique

Close-Ups
Emotional Focus
Naturalistic Dialogue

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Character Development
Deliberate
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Reflective
Reflective Pacing
Slow-Paced

Style

Character-Driven
Realistic
Urban

Time-Period

1980S

Central Conflict

Emotional Separation
Forbidden Love
Marital Infidelity

Characters

Married Characters
Romantic Leads
Train Commuters

Ending

Ambiguous
Hopeful
Reunion

Historical Context

1980S

Key Plot Points

Book Swap
Confession Of Love
Job Relocation
Missed Chance
Train Meetings

Plot

Emotional Turmoil
Lost Love
Marital Conflict
Marital Separation
Personal Conflict
Romantic Connection
Train Encounters
Urban Romance

Setting

Manhattan
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Area
New York City
Suburban Areas
Urban
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Manhattan
New York City
Suburban New York

Theme

Complex Relationships
Emotional Healing
Loss
Love
Love And Loss
Marital Struggles
Relationship Complexities

Genre

Emotional Conflict
Emotional Narrative
Relationship Film
Relationship-Focused
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults
Character-Driven Narrative
Mature Audiences
Romance Enthusiasts
Romantic Drama Fans

Titles

Falling In Love

Reception

54% On Rotten Tomatoes
54% Rating
Box Office Bomb
Box Office Failure
Divided Reception
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1984
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