In a Valley of Violence
Seen it?2016 | 104 min | Action, Drama, Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$54K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ti West
- Ethan HawkePaul
- John TravoltaThe Marshal
- Taissa FarmigaMary Anne
- James RansoneGilly
- Karen GillanEllen
- Burn GormanPriest
- Toby HussHarris
- Larry FessendenRoy
- Kaius HarrisonWilliam T. 'Billy' Baxter
- Tommy NohillyTubby