Before I Fall (2017)

Kernel Score: 75% · 3,515 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Released: 2017-03-02

Runtime: 98 minutes

Is Before I Fall worth watching?

Worth watching. A popular high-schooler relives her last day again and again. The time-loop idea is familiar, but the film uses it for a grown-up look at kindness and consequences, and Zoey Deutch is excellent. Sad but rewarding.

Watch it if you

  • like time-loop stories
  • enjoy teen dramas with emotional depth
  • want something moving and reflective

Skip it if you

  • want a comedy take on time loops
  • dislike sad or heavy teen themes

Best for: Quiet night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Before I Fall

  • Stream: Philo, Starz
  • 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

Samantha Kingston has everything. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, she wakes up with no future at all. Trapped into reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was.

Before I Fall parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Before I Fall is a teen drama-fantasy about a girl reliving her final day in a time loop.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — The story involves a fatal car accident and its emotional aftermath, though it is not graphic.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Before I Fall

If you liked Before I Fall, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Groundhog Day (1993) — 85%: The definitive time-loop story, funny where this is serious.
  • About Time (2013) — 89%: Time-travel romance that treats each day as precious.
  • If I Stay (2014) — 83%: Teen drama about a life-or-death choice.
  • The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) — 80%: Gentler teen romance trapped in a time loop.
  • The Lovely Bones (2009) — 81%: Moving story about a teenage girl after a tragic night.
  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — 91%: Classic about appreciating the life you have.

Director

Ry Russo-Young

Cast

  • Zoey Deutch as Samantha Kingston
  • Kian Lawley as Rob Cokran
  • Halston Sage as Lindsay Edgecombe
  • Elena Kampouris as Juliet Sykes
  • Jennifer Beals as Mrs. Kingston
  • Logan Miller as Kent McFuller
  • Cynthy Wu as Ally Harris
  • Erica Tremblay as Izzy Kingston
  • Medalion Rahimi as Elody
  • Diego Boneta as Mr. Daimler

Before I Fall FAQ

Is Before I Fall worth watching?

Worth watching. A popular high-schooler relives her last day again and again. The time-loop idea is familiar, but the film uses it for a grown-up look at kindness and consequences, and Zoey Deutch is excellent. Sad but rewarding.

Where can I watch Before I Fall?

In the US you can stream Before I Fall on Philo and Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Before I Fall OK for kids?

Before I Fall is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Before I Fall is a teen drama-fantasy about a girl reliving her final day in a time loop.

What movies are like Before I Fall?

If you liked Before I Fall, try Groundhog Day, About Time, If I Stay and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.