In the Valley of Elah vs Mystic River
Mystic River has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.8/10 for In the Valley of Elah). In the Valley of Elah is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 2h 18m. Mystic River is the older of the two (2003 against 2007). Both are crime, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
In the Valley of Elah
Mystic River| In the Valley of Elah | Mystic River | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 2h 18m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Paul Haggis | Clint Eastwood |
| Main cast | Frances Fisher, Jonathan Tucker, Josh Brolin, Wes Chatham, Jake McLaughlin | Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Chapman, Tim Robbins, Laura Linney |
Synopsis
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.
Mystic River
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
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