Falsettos

Set in New York City during the 1980s, this story follows Marvin, a Jewish father who decides to leave his wife and son to be with a male partner. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, exploring the resulting conflicts and relationships within the family.

This production is a filmed version of a Tony Award-winning musical by William Finn. It was directed by Matthew Diamond and James Lapine. For Diamond, this was his fourth project, following The Wiz Live! in 2015. Lapine directed this after his 2016 film Custody. The screenplay was written by Lapine and Finn. The cast features Christian Borle in the role of Marvin, alongside Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells, Brandon Uranowitz, Anthony Rosenthal, and Tracie Thoms.

The film was produced in the United States by PBS, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Jujamcyn Theaters. Released on July 12, 2017, it has a runtime of 143 minutes and blends elements of comedy, drama, music, and romance. On TMDB, the film holds a high rating of 8.2/10 based on 33 votes.