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The Fallout is a 2021 American high school drama film written and directed by Megan Park in her feature directorial debut, the film stars Jenna Ortega as Vada Cavell, a high-school student who navigates significant emotional trauma following a school shooting. The film also stars Maddie Ziegler, Shailene Woodley, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Niles Fitch, and Will Ropp in supporting roles. The score is done by American musician and actor Finneas O'Connell.

The Fallout had its premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021, and is set to be released on January 27, 2022 on HBO Max by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema.

Plot
High schooler Vada navigates the emotional fallout she experiences in the wake of a school shooting. Relationships with her family, friends and view on the world are forever altered.

Reception
The Fallout opened to positive reviews, who in particular praised the directing, screenplay, and O'Connell's score, and lauded Ortega's performance. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 92% based on 39 reviews, with an average rating of 7.90/10. The site's consensus reads, "Empathetic and well-acted, The Fallout uses the aftermath of teen trauma to grapple with the experience of grief.". On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 86 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".

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Trivia

 * Universal Pictures was originally going to distribute the film.