In the Valley of Elah vs True Story
In the Valley of Elah has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 6.3/10 for True Story). True Story is the shorter watch at 1h 39m 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.
In the Valley of Elah
True Story| In the Valley of Elah | True Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, History, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paul Haggis | Rupert Goold |
| Main cast | Frances Fisher, Jonathan Tucker, Josh Brolin, Wes Chatham, Jake McLaughlin | Gretchen Mol, Maria Dizzia, Betty Gilpin, Ethan Suplee, James Franco |
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.
True Story
A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
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