Black Mass vs In the Valley of Elah
In the Valley of Elah has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Black Mass). Black Mass is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 2h 4m. In the Valley of Elah is the older of the two (2007 against 2015). Both are crime, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Black Mass
In the Valley of Elah| Black Mass | In the Valley of Elah | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 2h 4m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History | Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Scott Cooper | Paul Haggis |
| Main cast | Benedict Cumberbatch, Joel Edgerton, Bill Camp, Peter Sarsgaard, Juno Temple | Frances Fisher, Jonathan Tucker, Josh Brolin, Wes Chatham, Jake McLaughlin |
Synopsis
Black Mass
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
In the Valley of Elah
A career officer and his wife work with a police detective to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.
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