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In the Valley of Elah

  • 2007
  • R
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
78K
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Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron in In the Valley of Elah (2007)
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A retired military investigator works with a police detective to uncover the truth behind his son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.A retired military investigator works with a police detective to uncover the truth behind his son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.A retired military investigator works with a police detective to uncover the truth behind his son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.

  • Director
    • Paul Haggis
  • Writers
    • Paul Haggis
    • Mark Boal
  • Stars
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Charlize Theron
    • Jonathan Tucker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    78K
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    • Director
      • Paul Haggis
    • Writers
      • Paul Haggis
      • Mark Boal
    • Stars
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Charlize Theron
      • Jonathan Tucker
    • 266User reviews
    • 211Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Top Cast56

    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Hank Deerfield
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Det. Emily Sanders
    Jonathan Tucker
    Jonathan Tucker
    • Mike Deerfield
    Jason Patric
    Jason Patric
    • Lt. Kirklander
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Joan Deerfield
    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Sgt. Dan Carnelli
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Arnold Bickman
    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Chief Buchwald
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Evie
    Wes Chatham
    Wes Chatham
    • Corporal Steve Penning
    Jake McLaughlin
    Jake McLaughlin
    • Spc. Gordon Bonner
    Mehcad Brooks
    Mehcad Brooks
    • Spc. Ennis Long
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Detective Nugent
    Roman Arabia
    Roman Arabia
    • Private Robert Ortiez
    • (as Victor Wolf)
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Detective Hodge
    Greg Serano
    Greg Serano
    • Detective Manny Nunez
    • (as Greg Serrano)
    Brent Sexton
    Brent Sexton
    • Lt. Burke
    Devin Brochu
    Devin Brochu
    • David Sanders
    • Director
      • Paul Haggis
    • Writers
      • Paul Haggis
      • Mark Boal
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This film was originally a potential starring vehicle for Clint Eastwood, who directed Paul Haggis' screenplay for Million Dollar Baby (2004). Eastwood turned it down, despite liking the script very much, and recommended his friend Tommy Lee Jones for the role of Hank Deerfield.
    • Goofs
      When Hank and Det. Sanders go to the chicken restaurant, they ask elaborate questions to try to track the associations of Mike. However, they never ask if surveillance video exists, and do not notice the very obvious security camera domes on the soffit over the cash register. These are (probably) to see customers and to see the cash register (to keep employees from skimming or short changing), and would have answered many questions immediately.
    • Quotes
      • Chief Buchwald: But didn't you just say that you would do whatever you were told?
      • Det. Emily Sanders: Yeah, I sometimes exaggerate for effect.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Brave One/The Hottest State/Mr. Woodcock/In the Valley of Elah/Across the Universe (2007)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Robin Davey and Jesse Davey
      Performed by The Davey Brothers
      Courtesy of The Davey Brothers

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 28, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Warner Bros (France)
      • Warner Independent Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death and Dishonor
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
      • NALA Films
      • Summit Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,777,741
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $133,557
      • Sep 16, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,541,790
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 1m(121 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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