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Anatomy of a Fall

Directed by Justine Triet · 2023 ·

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Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?

Yes. Anatomy of a Fall (2023) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%). See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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96% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 31m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · UA (India) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Sandra Hüller , Swann Arlaud , Milo Machado-Graner
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
France
Language
French

Also known as Anatomie d'une chute Anatomía de una Caída Anatomie eines Falls Anatomia de uma Queda 落下の解剖学 추락의 해부 坠落的审判 墜惡真相

🏆 5 award wins — Won Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards 2024

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Anatomy of a Fall by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Turkey MUBI, TV+, HBO Max
United States HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?

    Yes — Anatomy of a Fall earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Triet's Palme d'Or winner turns a courtroom into a battlefield of gender, guilt, and narrative control.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

    What is Anatomy of a Fall about?

    A woman stands trial for her husband's death while their blind son becomes the key witness in a case built on contested truths and marriage.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Anatomy of a Fall

    Anatomy of a Fall (2023) Review: A Marriage on Trial

    Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall is a gripping Palme d'Or-winning courtroom drama in which a writer's murder trial becomes a forensic dissection of her marriage.

    Yes. It is one of the finest courtroom dramas in years, with a towering Sandra Hüller performance; just be ready for a long film that refuses easy answers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Anatomy of a Fall: frequently asked questions

    Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?

    Yes. Anatomy of a Fall (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Anatomy of a Fall?

    In the United States, Anatomy of a Fall streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Anatomy of a Fall?

    Anatomy of a Fall runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

    What is Anatomy of a Fall rated?

    Anatomy of a Fall is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, MA 15+ in Australia and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Anatomy of a Fall?

    Anatomy of a Fall is directed by Justine Triet and stars Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner.

    What is the Metascore for Anatomy of a Fall?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Anatomy of a Fall is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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