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Drama · 1h 49m · 2026

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

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Childhood friends Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli, and Conor played together, skipped school together, and dreamt of the lives they would have one day. Now they’re thirty, and the future they imagined is slipping quietly out of reach.

Directed by Clio Barnard Starring Anthony Boyle, Lola Petticrew, Joe Cole, Daryl McCormack, Jay Lycurgo
Drama
First releaseDec 4, 2026
Length1h 49m
LanguageEN

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Release rollout

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning opens first in United Kingdom and Ireland on December 4, 2026. The rollout continues across 5 countries, finishing in Spain on January 8, 2027. The release date has changed 4 times — most recently from October 12, 2026 to December 4, 2026.

Release dates by country

United KingdomDec 4, 2026
IrelandDec 4, 2026
PolandDec 11, 2026
FranceDec 16, 2026
SpainJan 8, 2027

Release date history

Oct 20, 2026France release moved from Oct 12, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Oct 20, 2026Worldwide release moved from Oct 12, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026
Oct 16, 2026France release moved from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026
Oct 15, 2026Worldwide release moved from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026
Oct 11, 2026France release moved from Dec 16, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
Oct 11, 2026Worldwide release moved from Dec 4, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
Oct 8, 2026Poland release announced for Dec 11, 2026
Sep 10, 2026Canada release moved from Dec 4, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning come out?

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning is scheduled for release on December 4, 2026.

When does I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning come out in United Kingdom?

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning releases in United Kingdom on December 4, 2026.

Who directed I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning was directed by Clio Barnard.

How long is I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning?

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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