Falling Down

Falling Down

The adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world.

1993 · 113 min · ★ 7.4 (4K) · Crime, Drama, Thriller

An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.

Directed by Joel Schumacher · Written by Ebbe Roe Smith

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