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Operation Valkyrie

2004·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

He turned against an empire to save the world.

In 1944, a group of high command officers plot an attempt against Hitler, and one of the leaders of the conspiracy, Stauffenberg, goes to a meeting with the Fuhrer in charge of exploding the place. However, Hitler survives and the officers are executed. This unsuccessful operation was called "Valkyrie Operation", and this realistic movie discloses this true event.
WWII Historical DramaPolitical ThrillerAssassination PlotOperation ValkyrieTense & GrittyBiographical AccountMilitary ConspiracyAtmospheric & IntenseFailed Coup

Crew

Directed by:
Jo Baier
Written by:
Jo Baier
Produced by:
Risa Kes, Gabriela Sperl, Bettina Ricklefs
Composed by:
Enjott Schneider, Friedrich M. Dosch, Ed Cantu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Operation Valkyrie

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Where can I stream Operation Valkyrie legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Operation Valkyrie worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Operation Valkyrie rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Operation Valkyrie?

1 h 32 min

Operation Valkyrie runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Operation Valkyrie based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Operation Valkyrie in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Operation Valkyrie?

7CAGBGGIENLPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Operation Valkyrie in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Operation Valkyrie use?

Leave Behind a PistolEmpathy Doll ShotArtistic License – HistoryDoomed Moral VictorTrashcan BonfireMononymous Biopic TitleDriven to SuicideDemoted to ExtraHistorical DowngradeNew MeatDistant Prologue"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Operation Valkyrie, including Leave Behind a Pistol, Empathy Doll Shot, Artistic License – History.