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In a Valley of Violence

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A mysterious drifter (Ethan Hawke) and his dog journey toward Mexico through the barren desert of the Old West. Hoping to shorten their trip, they cut through a large valley, landing in the forgotten town of Denton -- a place now known as a valley of violence. The once-popular mining town is nearly abandoned and controlled by a group of misfits and nitwits, including the seemingly untouchable Gilly (James Ransone), the troublemaking son of the town's difficult marshal.
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Critics Consensus

In a Valley of Violence offers a smartly conceived homage to classic Westerns that transcends pastiche with absurdist humor and a terrific cast.

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Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine Oct 27, 2016
West, making his first foray into westerns, doesn't control the tone. Its somber, bone-dry gruffness crumbles to dust, only to be replaced by adolescent jokiness. Go to Full Review Joe McGovern Entertainment Weekly Oct 24, 2016
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Announces itself as an unabashed B-movie from its pre-credits scene ... and never worries itself about being anything deeper than that. Go to Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com Oct 21, 2016
3/4
In a Valley of Violence does not take itself too seriously (a great asset), but it also takes itself just seriously enough that it's not empty snarky parody. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Sep 4, 2023
4/5
All you need is the right catalyst of motivated vengeance and a good filmmaker guides the tumbleweeds, spurs, bullets, and trigger-happy tempers to take it from there. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh May 12, 2023
3/5
Thanks to its cast, In a Valley of Violence gives audiences an entertaining revenge thriller set in the Old West, which showcases Ti West's restraint and subtlety. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 22, 2022
4/5
West and company (wisely) never take their movie too seriously. Even when it’s moving by the numbers, it remains quirky enough to feel slightly off-center. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian K @ReclinerPilot Aug 8, 2026 Fun film, but a little cheesy. See more Jamie S @DarthJSha Mar 1, 2026 You don't kill a man's dog. See more Downriver R @Downriver Jan 3, 2026 One of the best modern western cowboy movies. It's a must watch. Travolta and Hawke are fantastic. Also Lorraine Warren's little sister from conjuring is awsome in this and the dude from it chapter 2 is great too See more The Major S @RT19707801 Nov 27, 2025 I absolutely loved this film. Feels like a real western. See more Pongo K @RT48921889 Jun 7, 2025 The movie is trying to be more than what it is. Not very sophisticated, some nonsense conversation, not too great acting. It's ok, but dont't expect too much. See more Paul M @Sooty30 Apr 12, 2025 I had great expectations but sadly disappointed. Slow, easily read plot See more Read all reviews
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Ti West

Director

Ethan Hawke

Paul

John Travolta

Marshal

Taissa Farmiga

Mary-Anne

James Ransone

Gilly

Karen Gillan

Ellen

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Synopsis A mysterious drifter (Ethan Hawke) and his dog journey toward Mexico through the barren desert of the Old West. Hoping to shorten their trip, they cut through a large valley, landing in the forgotten town of Denton -- a place now known as a valley of violence. The once-popular mining town is nearly abandoned and controlled by a group of misfits and nitwits, including the seemingly untouchable Gilly (James Ransone), the troublemaking son of the town's difficult marshal.
Director
Ti West
Producer
Jason Blum, Jacob Jaffke, Peter Phok
Screenwriter
Ti West
Distributor
Focus World
Production Co
Glass Eye Pix, Blumhouse Productions, Focus Features
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$50.4K
Runtime
1h 44m
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