Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
Kernel Score: 85% · 3,171 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2023-08-23
Runtime: 151 minutes
Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?
Must-watch. A writer is on trial for her husband's death, and the film refuses easy answers. It's a courtroom drama and a marriage study at once, with a superb lead performance and a puzzle you keep turning over.
Watch it if you
- like courtroom dramas that stay ambiguous
- enjoy thrillers driven by talk and character
Skip it if you
- want clear answers and a twisty ending
- dislike subtitles
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Anatomy of a Fall
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.
Anatomy of a Fall parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Anatomy of a Fall is a French courtroom drama about a woman suspected of murdering her husband, witnessed by their blind son.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Rated R, centered on the death of a husband and the resulting murder investigation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Keywords note the wife's bisexuality is discussed but not depicted graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Anatomy of a Fall
If you liked Anatomy of a Fall, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Primal Fear (1996) — 87%: Courtroom thriller where the truth keeps shifting
- Mystic River (2003) — 89%: Serious, character-driven mystery about guilt and grief
- Zodiac (2007) — 87%: Patient, obsessive investigation without easy answers
- Mother (2009) — 86%: A mother's fight to clear her child, with a dark twist
- Pink (2016) — 83%: Courtroom drama with a sharp moral argument
- Chinatown (1974) — 87%: Classic mystery that rewards close attention
Director
Justine Triet
Cast
- Sandra Hüller as Sandra Voyter
- Swann Arlaud as Maître Vincent Renzi
- Milo Machado-Graner as Daniel
- Antoine Reinartz as Advocate General
- Samuel Theis as Samuel Maleski
- Jehnny Beth as Marge Berger
- Saadia Bentaïeb as Maître Nour Boudaoud
- Camille Rutherford as Zoé Solidor
- Anne Rotger as President of the Court
- Sophie Fillières as Monica
Anatomy of a Fall FAQ
Is Anatomy of a Fall worth watching?
Must-watch. A writer is on trial for her husband's death, and the film refuses easy answers. It's a courtroom drama and a marriage study at once, with a superb lead performance and a puzzle you keep turning over.
Where can I watch Anatomy of a Fall?
In the US you can stream Anatomy of a Fall on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Anatomy of a Fall OK for kids?
Anatomy of a Fall is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Anatomy of a Fall is a French courtroom drama about a woman suspected of murdering her husband, witnessed by their blind son.
What movies are like Anatomy of a Fall?
If you liked Anatomy of a Fall, try Primal Fear, Mystic River, Zodiac and Mother.