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Valkyrie

Directed by Bryan Singer · 2008 ·

Short answer

Is Valkyrie worth watching?

Yes. Valkyrie (2008) earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (70%) responded more warmly than critics (62%). See the 4 inputs.

63%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

62% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
56 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
7.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Kenneth Branagh , Bill Nighy , Terence Stamp , Tom Wilkinson , Carice van Houten , Kenneth Cranham , Thomas Kretschmann , Suzy Eddie Izzard , Kevin McNally
Streaming
Prime Video, MGM+
Country
Germany
Language
English

Also known as Operación Valquiria Valkiria Walkyrie Operation Walküre - Das Stauffenberg Attentat Operação Valquíria ワルキューレ 작전명 발키리 行动目标希特勒

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • MGM+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Valkyrie by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom Prime Video
United States Prime Video, MGM+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (62/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Celluloid Score 63% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Valkyrie worth watching?

Yes — Valkyrie earns a 63% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Cruise as Claus von Stauffenberg in the July 20 plot — a tense WWII conspiracy thriller.

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Audiences (70%) responded more warmly than critics (62%).

What is Valkyrie about?

Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer.

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Valkyrie: frequently asked questions

Is Valkyrie worth watching?

Yes. Valkyrie (2008) has a Celluloid Score of 63%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Valkyrie?

In the United States, Valkyrie streams on Prime Video, MGM+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Valkyrie?

Valkyrie runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

What is Valkyrie rated?

Valkyrie is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 14A in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Valkyrie?

Valkyrie is directed by Bryan Singer and stars Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terence Stamp, Tom Wilkinson.

What is the Metascore for Valkyrie?

Metacritic's Metascore for Valkyrie is 56 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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