6/10
2007-09-14 R In the Valley of Elah

In the Valley of Elah

Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.

Release Date: 2007-09-14

Rating: 6.8 / 10

Runtime: 124 mins

A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.


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Runtime

124 minutes

Release Date

2007-09-14

Budget

$23,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$29,541,790

Cast and Crew Members

Crew Members

Artist W. Robinson
Artist W. Robinson Assistant Director
Mark Boal
Mark Boal Story

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Year: 2008
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Kenneth Axel Carlsson

    Rating: 9/10

    "A soldier disappears after he has come back from Iraq. His father, Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones), is alerted and sets off in the hopes of finding his son. He soon finds out that his son was actually killed, brutally you might say, his body cut up and burned. The evidence lead in no real directions, but it soon becomes apparent that his army bodies are lying, also, the images that Hank recovers from his son's phone, seem to suggest that something happened in Iraq. To say anything more would be to ruin the movie. However, this movie is not just a crime story, where we follow the father and cop (Charlize Theron) as they get to the bottom of the mystery. This is a story about war, the people in it and at hoome, as well as bravery and sorrow. It is told carefully, and with skillfully precision by the entire cast, and Paul Haggis. By the end, we don't even really care about the murder being solved, just that the father finally made peace with his son. He understands better than anyone what war does to a man, you can see that clearly in his eyes throughout the movie. Only one thing bothered me about this movie, and it is actually something that bothers me quite often. Music. I don't mind music in movies, I don't even mind music that enhances a certain emotion, sorrow, happiness etc. No, what bothers me is that moviemakers feel that they need music so badly, when really, they don't. More often than not, the images and actors speak the words clearly, we don't need the sad tones to emphasize what we are already feeling. It's not that bad in this movie, but I did notice it a few times, where it bothered me. _Last words... don't watch this movie and feel like you need to "figure it out". It's not about that at all, just allow yourself to be swept away be the amazing cast and let the story onfold itself in front of you. This is not a story about a crime, but a story about a father... and a son._"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the In the Valley of Elah ?

The movie is approximately 124 minutes long.

What is the In the Valley of Elah's release date?

2007-09-14 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the In the Valley of Elah?

The movie belongs to the History Drama Thriller Crime Mystery genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the In the Valley of Elah?

The lead actors include Tommy Lee Jones , Charlize Theron , and Susan Sarandon , among others.

Who directed In the Valley of Elah?

The movie was directed by Artist W. Robinson

What is the In the Valley of Elah's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $23,000,000 .

How much did In the Valley of Elah movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $29,541,790 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the In the Valley of Elah movie?

Major production companies include Warner Independent Pictures NALA Films Summit Entertainment Samuels Media Blackfriars Bridge Films .

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