The Valley

2018·Movie
1h 35min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Valley fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The answer lies within.

Devastated by his daughter's suicide, an immigrant entrepreneur working in high-tech seeks answers to his lingering questions.
Grief and LossCultural IdentityImmigrant ExperienceSuicide AftermathPsychological DramaTechnology and IsolationFamily DynamicsSearch for MeaningContemporary Issues

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Valley

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Where can I stream The Valley legally?

The Valley is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Valley worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Valley rated?

RSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Valley?

1 h 35 min

The Valley runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Valley?

Critics59
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate The Valley higher (70) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Valley in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Valley?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Valley in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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