In the Valley of Elah Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2008

In the Valley of Elah

Release Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

The story of a war veteran, his wife and the search for their son, a soldier who recently returned from Iraq but has mysteriously gone missing--and the police detective who helps in the investigation.

Director: Paul Haggis

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones • Charlize Theron • James Franco • Frances Fisher • Tim McGraw

R Drama 2 hrs, 0 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Tommy Lee Jones will play a career soldier whose son mysteriously goes AWOL, shortly after returning to the U.S. from the front lines in Iraq. Charlize Theron will play a local police detective who helps him get to the bottom of the soldier's disappearance.

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Who is making In the Valley of Elah – Crew List

A look at In the Valley of Elah behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul Haggis last helmed 5B and Third Person. The film's writer Paul Haggis last penned Third Person and The Next Three Days.

Director: Paul Haggis
Screenwriter: Paul Haggis
Producers: Larry Becsey
Paul Haggis

Studio: Warner Independent Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the In the Valley of Elah

Key Facts

Based on a Playboy article by Mark Boal.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violent and disturbing content, language and some sexuality/nudity
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Death and Dishonor
Language: English

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In the Valley of Elah Release Date: When was the film released?

In the Valley of Elah was released in on Friday, September 14 , 2007. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Brave One, Dedication and Eastern Promises.