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Down in the Valley

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood in Down in the Valley (2005)
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Set in the present-day San Fernando Valley, the project revolves around a delusional man who believes he's a cowboy and the relationship that he starts with a rebellious young woman.Set in the present-day San Fernando Valley, the project revolves around a delusional man who believes he's a cowboy and the relationship that he starts with a rebellious young woman.Set in the present-day San Fernando Valley, the project revolves around a delusional man who believes he's a cowboy and the relationship that he starts with a rebellious young woman.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Jacobson
  • Writer
    • David Jacobson
  • Stars
    • Edward Norton
    • Evan Rachel Wood
    • David Morse
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Jacobson
  • Writer
    • David Jacobson
  • Stars
    • Edward Norton
    • Evan Rachel Wood
    • David Morse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 117User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Edward Norton and Rory Culkin in Down in the Valley (2005)
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    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Harlanas Harlan
    Evan Rachel Wood
    Evan Rachel Wood
    • Tobeas Tobe
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Wadeas Wade
    Rory Culkin
    Rory Culkin
    • Lonnieas Lonnie
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Charlieas Charlie
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Steveas Steve
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Sheridanas Sheridan
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Galeas Gale
    Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings
    • Aprilas April
    Hunter Parrish
    Hunter Parrish
    • Krisas Kris
    Aviva Baumann
    Aviva Baumann
    • Sherrias Sherri
    • (as Aviva)
    Aaron Fors
    Aaron Fors
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Heather Ashleigh
    Heather Ashleigh
    • Shellas Shell
    Jennifer Echols
    Jennifer Echols
    • Ritaas Rita
    Cesar Flores
    • Hispanic Kidas Hispanic Kid
    • (as Cesar D. Flores)
    Luis Batista
    • Geneas Gene
    Jill Basey
    Jill Basey
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Bunnie Rivera
    Bunnie Rivera
    • Neighboras Neighbor
    • Director
      • David Jacobson
    • Writer
      • David Jacobson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There are at least two different versions of the film, with scenes either missing or added and different takes of key moments. The rarer 105-minute cut shortens many scenes but includes a missing scene between Harlan and Lonnie. Indeed, several of the escape scenes are different and in some cases reflect differently on Harlan's character. The sound mix is also different, with "Lean On Me Gently" as the credits song instead of Mazzy Star's "Look On Down From the Bridge."
    • Goofs
      When Harlan and Lonnie are chased away from the campfire, Harlan's mustache is missing in the next scene as they enter the old west town. It is missing from the rest of the film, even though there has been no time for him to shave it off.
    • Quotes

      Harlan: I've tried living down in the valley again, really tried this time. Walked up and down it looking for one open face, but most people I've meet hardly seem like human beings to me anymore.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Departed/Open Season/The Guardian/The Last King of Scotland/The Queen/School for Scoundrels/Beerleague (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Fly Sparrow Fly
      Written and Performed by Peter Salett

    User reviews117

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Textured, layered, and intense.
    Down in The Valley What a great film...very layered and subtle. It is beautifully shot and the four main characters are original and yet painfully familiar in their alienation, anger, and despair. The Cowboy character played by Edward Norton (who is amazing) seems so simple at first but as he is drawn into the family his character and the truth unravels in ways that left me at a stand still near the end of the film. The character played by Rory Culkin, "Twig", says very little throughout the film and yet he conveys a sense of yearning and loneliness almost too painful to bare. But even he undergoes an unexpected transformation by the end of the film. The lead is a beautiful creature on the screen. Her relationship with the Cowboy seemed unlikely at first and then became completely believable, especially in the bathtub scene. This is a film for lovers of independent film and psychological kinds of cinema. There are also several scenes that border on surrealism. This film will leave you thinking and wondering about your life. My vote is 8 out of 10.
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    • johannacanan
    • May 4, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2005 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En el valle
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Element Films
      • Class 5 Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $568,932
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,806
      • May 7, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $855,009
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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