What is The Fallout movie on HBO Max about?

HBO Max is about to prove once again why it’s our favorite and go-to streaming platform for great feature films with the release of The Fallout. The story isn’t only impactful, but it also stars a talented cast. The Fallout also has already received stellar reviews after being screened at SXSW in March 2021. Needless to say, we’re excited to watch this movie! Need to learn more? We share all the details, below.

The entertainment world right now (and possibly for the long haul) belongs to streaming platforms. The need for content at our finger tips greatly increased after the pandemic, and there may be no turn back. That said, streaming services continue to battle it out for our attention when it comes to both shows and movies.

At the moment, it’s HBO Max who has our full attention in the movies field. While Netflix has a larger variety of content, HBO Max seems to snag the big featured films.

What is The Fallout movie on HBO Max about?

The story will see Vada Cavell, a high-school student, struggling with trauma and an emotional fallout after experiencing a school shooting. Understandably, Vada’s views on the world have forever been altered after this horrifying experience.

The Fallout cast

The movie’s cast includes many familiar names, including Jenna Ortega, who most recently starred in Scream 5. We also are familiar (and love Shailene Woodley’s work and This Is Us’ Niles Fitch. Here’s the list of talent starring in the movie:

• Jenna Ortega as Vada Cavell
• Maddie Ziegler as Mia Reed
• Niles Fitch as Quinton Hasland
• Will Ropp as Nick Feinstein
• Lumi Pollack as Amelia Cavell
• John Ortiz as Carlos Cavell
• Julie Bowen as Patricia Cavell
• Shailene Woodley as Anna
• Christine Horn as Mrs. Victor
• Austin Zajur as Dan Bonavure
• Yindra Zayas as Megan

The Fallout movie trailer

The Fallout release date

The movie will stream exclusively on HBO Max on Thursday, Jan. 27. It won’t play in theaters or any other platform. To watch, you’ll need an HBO Max account! The movie is approximately 91 minutes long.