Subscribe to watch - 14-day free trial, then £6.99 a month

This film is certified

strong language

I confirm I am over 15

Video Player is loading.

Current Time 0:00

Duration 0:00

Loaded: 0%

Stream Type LIVE

Remaining Time 0:00

Title of error

See Help

Video Player is loading.

Current Time 0:00

Duration 0:00

Loaded: 0%

Stream Type LIVE

Remaining Time 0:00

Title of error

See Help

Video Player is loading.

Current Time 0:00

Duration 0:00

Loaded: 0%

Stream Type LIVE

Remaining Time 0:00

Title of error

See Help

On Falling

The importance of human connection lies at the heart of this powerful, nuanced portrait of a young Portuguese warehouse employee in Scotland.

Drama 2025 101 mins

Director: Laura Carreira

CC AD

Kermode introduces Watch trailer Subscribe to watch

Overview

Constantly working against the clock at a vast fulfilment centre, Aurora craves connection but enjoys only the briefest of exchanges with her co-workers and those in her small flat-share. This powerful meditation on contemporary social isolation is richly drawn through Laura Carreira’s assured direction and impeccable scripting, making On Falling one of the most exciting UK debuts of the year.

On Falling was made with the support of the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.

Director

Laura Carreira

Featuring

Piotr Sikora , Jake McGarry and Neil Leiper

Genres

Drama

Certificate

strong language

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Portuguese with English subtitles

Accessibility

CC AD

Watch for free

On Falling - Exclusive Q&A On Falling - Exclusive Q&A

Inside Film 2025 30 mins

Writer-director Laura Carreira talks to Nia Childs about her debut feature, On Falling.

Subscribe to watch

Of Horses and Men Of Horses and Men

Drama 2013 81 mins Director: Benedikt Erlingsson

Human romance and a passion for horses intertwine in this wildly beautiful, darkly funny equine tale from Iceland.

Subscribe to watch

2073 2073

Documentary 2024 83 mins Director: Asif Kapadia

Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia's unsettling drama-documentary delivers a powerful commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.

Subscribe to watch

Blind Blind

Drama 2013 96 mins Director: Eskil Vogt

A woman’s blindness sharpens her capacity for imagination and fantasy in the Eskil Vogt’s inventive debut.

Subscribe to watch

The People vs. Larry Flynt The People vs. Larry Flynt

Biopic 1996 130 mins Director: Milos Forman

Milos Forman’s provocative biopic starring Woody Harrelson as a notorious pornographer turned unlikely hero and champion of free speech.

Subscribe to watch

Who We Love Who We Love

Drama 2021 94 mins Director: Graham Cantwell

Bullied for her sexuality, Dublin schoolgirl Lily turns to her gay best friend for support in this vibrant coming-out, coming-of-age drama.

Subscribe to watch

Sebastian Sebastian

Drama 2024 110 mins Director: Mikko Mäkelä

A young London-based writer begins a double life as a sex worker to research his debut novel, in this gripping psychological drama.

Subscribe to watch

All We Imagine as Light All We Imagine as Light

Romance 2024 118 mins Director: Payal Kapadia

Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning portrait of three women is a transcendent tale of love and sisterhood.

Subscribe to watch

Vermiglio Vermiglio

Drama 2024 120 mins Director: Maura Delpero

Unfolding against the stunning backdrop of a remote Italian mountain village, Maura Delpero’s film is a hauntingly beautiful period tale of family life gradually torn apart.

Subscribe to watch

The Balconettes The Balconettes

Comedy 2024 104 mins Director: Noémie Merlant

Co-written with Céline Sciamma, Noémie Merlant’s bold film follows three friends as they dispose of the body of an abuser they’ve accidentally killed.