Falling in Love (1984)

Although they live married lives, two strangers keep running into each other, starting a friendship that could blossom into so much more.

Director:

Ulu Grosbard

Writer:

Michael Cristofer

Stars:

Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro	...	Frank Raftis
Meryl Streep	...	Molly Gilmore
Harvey Keitel	...	Ed Lasky
Jane Kaczmarek	...	Ann Raftis
George Martin	...	John Trainer
David Clennon	...	Brian Gilmore
Dianne Wiest	...	Isabelle
Victor Argo	...	Victor Rawlins
Wiley Earl	...	Mike Raftis
Jesse Bradford	...	Joe Raftis
Chevi Colton	...	Elevator Woman
Richard Giza	...	Salesman
Frances Conroy	...	Waitress
James Ryan	...	Cashier
Sonny Abagnale	...	Tow Truck Driver

Storyline

During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.

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Plot Keywords:

commuter | commuter train | united states | usa | book shop | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

Second of two movies that Robert De Niro made with Ulu Grosbard. The other being True Confessions (1981).

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Goofs

When trying on clothes prior to meeting Frank in NYC, Molly takes off the striped dress and tosses it in the pile on the bed. In the next shot the dress is visible on her arm as she continues to look through clothes hanging in the closet.

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Quotes

Molly Gilmore: [talking to Isabelle about Frank] No, I think about him every day. Last thought before I fall asleep and first thought when I wake up. I talk to myself all day about him, even when I'm talking to somebody else, even when I'm talking to you now I'm talking to myself about him. Brian thinks I'm ill, he thinks that it has to do with my father, he thinks the stress and, you know, all that... Thinks I'm having a breakdown, but I'm not, there's nothing wrong with me. Except that I love him.

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Connections

Referenced in At the Movies: The Stinkers of 1984 (1985)

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Soundtracks

The Christmas Song
Written by Mel Tormé (as Mel Torme) & Robert Wells

User Reviews

Love sees no reason

The passion between the protagonists, De Niro and Streep is completely unbelievable. The nuances, the manner in which they fall in love is so completely real, they literally make one want to fall in love again! Streep's presence is natural, her attraction towards de Niro very gradual and in the end completely possessing. Both are brilliant. Dialogues could have had more depth, they lacked substance. Robert de Niro's honest confession to his wife, his helplessness with the feeling he feels towards Molly - it could happen to anyone! I had watched this film when I was only 16, and at double that age now, the emotion I feel is exactly the same! Watch it if you want to know what falling in love feels...

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Rizzoli Affair

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,293,710, 25 November 1984

Gross USA:

$11,129,057

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,129,057

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1