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Down in the Valley

2005·Movie
1h 52min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Sometimes it's hard to find your way.

On a trip to the beach, a teenage girl named Tobe meets a charismatic stranger named Harlan, who dresses like a cowboy and claims to be a former ranch hand. The pair feel an instant attraction and begin a relationship, but her father, a lawman, is suspicious of her lover.
Neo-WesternPsychological ThrillerForbidden RomanceSmall Town CrimeMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudySlow BurnAtmospheric

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Down in the Valley legally?

Down in the Valley is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Down in the Valley worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Down in the Valley rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Down in the Valley?

1 h 52 min

Down in the Valley runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Down in the Valley?

Critics59
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Down in the Valley much the same way.

Was Down in the Valley a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$852,872

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $852,872 worldwide, 11% of its budget.

What language is Down in the Valley in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Down in the Valley?

4ATCHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Down in the Valley in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.