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Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) serves Germany with loyalty and pride but fears that Hitler will destroy his country if allowed to run unchecked. With time running out for Germany and the rest of Europe, von Stauffenberg joins a group of like-minded, high-ranking men who want to overthrow the Nazi regime from within. With everything he holds dear in the balance, von Stauffenberg becomes the trigger man in a plot to assassinate the evil dictator.

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Given the subject matter, Valkyrie could have been an outstanding historical thriller, but settles for being a mildly entertaining, but disposable yarn.

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Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Valkyrie, as field-commanded by director Bryan Singer, succeeds on its own terms as a handsome hybrid of conspiracy thriller and history lesson, of Mission: Impossible and The Day of the Jackal. Rated: B Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Dylan Rainforth The Age (Australia) A historically respectful, morally careful film. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 5, 2009 Full Review Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Eddie Cockrell Sydney Morning Herald When he is at the top of his game, as he is here, Cruise's charisma is blinding. Jan 29, 2009 Full Review Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Valkyrie could be a stronger thriller but where it succeeds is in spreading awareness of the German Resistance. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review It lacks the anticipated edge-of-your-seat experience, but it conveys the events with a cool ease and an admirable eye for detail. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 1, 2023 Full Review Valkyrie | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Though it may not not the best WWII movie to premiere this year, it still supplies the thrills it promises. Rated: 7/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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JetSetKevvv Even though it had Tom Cruise in it it, (which I try to avoid Tom Cruise movies like the plague as (1). I don't think he's that great of an actor and (2). it's super hard for me to get past his offset, which actually centers his bucked out rabbit tooth/teeth to his mouth), it was still an awesome, historical movie! I took my dad to see it late one night after I got off from work & we both greatly enjoyed the movie! I have a bad habit of falling asleep in movies that don't have enough action or that can't keep my attention (which is hard to do with my ADHD but Valkyrie kept my full attention all throughout the entire length of the movie). I've since seen it again on several occasions now that it's been released to both DVD & available to watch on several different online streaming service providers. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/22 Full Review Andres B Super entertaining movie that gets better with age. The whole cast is fantastic and Singer gives a lesson in filmmaking. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review John M DON'T SKIP THIS MOVIE!! Anybody who has a sour review of Valkyrie usually states a general distaste for Tom Cruise, the fact that they aren't speaking German, or some other clumsy, vague, generalized argument against the movie. Listen to none of it. This is a true story and each performance is spectacular. Bill Nighy is almost enchanting in his ability to capture the terror the audience is feeling at the height of the movie. Cruise does an amazing job of capturing subtlety and nuance in a movie where everybody already knows what's at stake. JUST GO WATCH IT. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Wyatt E A really good movie, definitely worth watching Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Wink D I really enjoy this movie. I didn't used to be a Tom Cruise fan, but that didn't stop me from enjoying this movie. The cast is truly incredible.I highly recommend this movie Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Christopher R Excellent film -- the cast, the pacing, the cinematography are all stellar. Cruise, Wilkinson, Branaugh and the rest could not have performed with more intensity. A period piece and historical film perfect for its genre. The German side of World War 2 is rarely portrayed and this is one of the better depictions. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bryan Singer Director Tom Cruise Col. Claus von Stauffenberg Kenneth Branagh Henning von Tresckow Bill Nighy Friedrich Olbricht Tom Wilkinson Friedrich Fromm Carice van Houten Nina von Stauffenberg
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Valkyrie: Official Clip - Fates of the Conspirators Valkyrie: Official Clip - Fates of the Conspirators 2:14 Valkyrie: Official Clip - The Bomb Explodes Valkyrie: Official Clip - The Bomb Explodes 2:52 Valkyrie: Official Clip - No Handed "Heil" Valkyrie: Official Clip - No Handed "Heil" 1:36 Valkyrie: Official Clip - Operation Valkyrie Is in Effect Valkyrie: Official Clip - Operation Valkyrie Is in Effect 2:13 Valkyrie: Official Clip - A Phone Call Valkyrie: Official Clip - A Phone Call 2:13 Valkyrie: Official Clip - The Plot to Kill Hitler Valkyrie: Official Clip - The Plot to Kill Hitler 1:33 Valkyrie: Official Clip - It Only Matters That We Act Now Valkyrie: Official Clip - It Only Matters That We Act Now 2:03 Valkyrie: Official Clip - Retrieving the Liquor Bomb Valkyrie: Official Clip - Retrieving the Liquor Bomb 2:09 Valkyrie: Official Clip - We Have to Kill Hitler Valkyrie: Official Clip - We Have to Kill Hitler 1:50 Valkyrie: Official Clip - Death From Above Valkyrie: Official Clip - Death From Above 2:28 View more videos

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Synopsis Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) serves Germany with loyalty and pride but fears that Hitler will destroy his country if allowed to run unchecked. With time running out for Germany and the rest of Europe, von Stauffenberg joins a group of like-minded, high-ranking men who want to overthrow the Nazi regime from within. With everything he holds dear in the balance, von Stauffenberg becomes the trigger man in a plot to assassinate the evil dictator.

Director
Bryan Singer

Producer
Gilbert Adler, Christopher McQuarrie, Bryan Singer

Screenwriter
Christopher McQuarrie, Nathan Alexander

Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Co
United Artists, Bad Hat Harry

Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Brief Strong Language)

Genre
History, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2008, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2015

Box Office (Gross USA)
$83.1M

Runtime
2h 0m
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