

In the Valley of Elah
2007, English. Directed by Paul Haggis.
Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In the Valley of Elah
In the Valley of Elah is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul HaggisDirector
- Tommy Lee JonesHank Deerfield
- Charlize TheronDetective Emily Sanders
- Susan SarandonJoan Deerfield
- Frances FisherEvie
- James FrancoSergeant Carnelli
- Jonathan TuckerMike Deerfield
- Jason PatricLieutenant Kirklander
- Josh BrolinChief Buchwald
- Wes ChathamCorporal Penning
- Jake McLaughlinSpecialist Gordon Bonner
- Mehcad BrooksSpecialist Ennis Long
- Wayne DuvallDetective Nugent
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2007
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Haggis, Mark Boal
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $30M
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In the Valley of Elah: quick answers
Is In the Valley of Elah worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Valley of Elah?
In the Valley of Elah runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does In the Valley of Elah have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Valley of Elah. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Valley of Elah parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Valley of Elah is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Valley of Elah on?
In the Valley of Elah is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Valley of Elah?
If you liked In the Valley of Elah, try Edge of Darkness, I Am All Girls, Righteous Kill.
Who directed In the Valley of Elah?
In the Valley of Elah (2007) was directed by Paul Haggis and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon.