In the Valley of Elah
2007 · 2h 4m · Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Sometimes finding the truth is easier than facing it.
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.
Written & directed by
Paul HaggisStory by
Mark Boal6.7Smart score
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cover-updetectivedisappearancehomicideinvestigationiraqmilitary servicemurder investigationparent child relationshippatriotismpolicewar crimes
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