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The Falcon and the Snowman

1985·Movie·R·132 min·6.4(175)

They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

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About The Falcon and the Snowman

The Falcon and the Snowman is a 1985 English-language thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Schlesinger. The cast is led by Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.

The Falcon and the Snowman was produced by Orion Pictures and Hemdale and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 25, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.

Director
John Schlesinger
Writers
Steven Zaillian
Release date
January 25, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$17 million
Production
Orion Pictures, Hemdale
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The Falcon and the Snowman cast & crew

The Falcon and the Snowman was directed by John Schlesinger and written by Steven Zaillian.

The cast features Timothy Hutton as Christopher Boyce, Sean Penn as Daulton Lee, Pat Hingle as Mr. Charlie Boyce, Joyce Van Patten as Mrs. Boyce, Art Camacho as Boyce Child, and Richard Dysart as Dr. Lee.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lyle Mays, cinematography is by Allen Daviau, and it was produced by Gabriel Katzka and John Schlesinger.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman worth watching?

The Falcon and the Snowman holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 175 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, drama, and crime, The Falcon and the Snowman is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Falcon and the Snowman

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Cast of The Falcon and the Snowman

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Christopher Boyce

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Daulton Lee

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Mr. Charlie Boyce

Joyce Van Patten

Joyce Van Patten

Mrs. Boyce

Art Camacho

Art Camacho

Boyce Child

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Dr. Lee

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Lee

Chris Makepeace

Chris Makepeace

David Lee

Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Gene

Macon McCalman

Macon McCalman

Larry Rogers

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Tony Owens

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Eddie

The Falcon and the Snowman — FAQs

Where can I watch The Falcon and the Snowman in United States?

The Falcon and the Snowman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Falcon and the Snowman is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Falcon and the Snowman in?

The Falcon and the Snowman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Falcon and the Snowman?

The Falcon and the Snowman runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

What is The Falcon and the Snowman rated?

The Falcon and the Snowman is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 175 ratings.

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