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title: "Down in the Valley"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/down-in-the-valley-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 7870
imdb_id: "tt0398027"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 248
content_rating: "R"
---

# Down in the Valley (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/down-in-the-valley-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Down in the Valley
Year: 2005
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Western, neo-Western (American)
Runtime: 1h 52m
Rating: R
Release Date (US): 05/13/2005
Limited North American release: May 5, 2006
Cast: Edward Norton (Harlan Fairfax Curruthers), Evan Rachel Wood (Tobe Sommers), David Morse, Rory Culkin.
Festival: Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival (May 13).
Plot: On a trip to the beach, a teenage girl named Tobe meets a charismatic stranger named Harlan, who dresses like a cowboy and claims to be a former ranch hand. The pair feel an instant attraction and begin a relationship, but her father, a lawman, is suspicious of her lover.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Jacobson
- **Networks / Studios**: Class 5 Films, Element Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edward Norton** as *Harlan Fairfax Curruthers*
- **Evan Rachel Wood** as *Tobe Sommers*
- **David Morse** as *Wade Sommers*
- **Rory Culkin** as *Lonnie*
- **Bruce Dern** as *Charlie*
- **John Diehl** as *Steve*
- **Geoffrey Lewis** as *Sheridan*
- **Elizabeth Peña** as *Gale*
- **Kat Dennings** as *April*
- **Hunter Parrish** as *Kris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Down in the Valley online?
Down in the Valley is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Down in the Valley worth watching?
Down in the Valley holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 248 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Down in the Valley and when was it released?
Down in the Valley is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley was directed by David Jacobson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Down in the Valley — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/7870)
- [Down in the Valley (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_in_the_Valley_(film))
- [Down in the Valley (2005) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/7870-down-in-the-valley/cast)
- [down in the valley (film) 뜻 - 한국어 뜻](https://ko.ichacha.net/english/)
- [Down in the Valley Cast: Edward Norton, Evan ... - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/down-in-the-valley/25005/credits/)
- [The Longest Yard (2005 film)](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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