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Valkyrie

2008·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic567.0Rotten Tomatoes62%65%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Many saw evil. They dared to stop it.

Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer.
Historical ThrillerPolitical ConspiracyWWII DramaBiographical AccountHigh StakesTense SuspenseMoral DilemmaCoup PlotResistance Story

Crew

Directed by:
Bryan Singer, Jeffrey Wetzel, Gabriella Gobber
Written by:
Christopher McQuarrie, Nathan Alexander
Produced by:
Christopher McQuarrie, Bryan Singer, Gilbert Adler
Composed by:
Erik Aadahl, Erik Aadahl, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Valkyrie

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Where can I stream Valkyrie legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+The RokuKanopyHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Valkyrie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Valkyrie worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Valkyrie rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Valkyrie?

2 h 1 min

Valkyrie runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Valkyrie based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Valkyrie?

Critics59
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Valkyrie higher (69) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Valkyrie a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$200 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $200 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Valkyrie in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Valkyrie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Valkyrie in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Valkyrie use?

Hope SpotBatman GambitRewarded as a Traitor DeservesTempting FateDriven to SuicideHeadbutting HeroesEven Evil Has StandardsAssassination AttemptDragon AscendantKarma HoudiniLeave No WitnessesAll Germans Are Nazisand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for Valkyrie, including Hope Spot, Batman Gambit, Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves.