---
title: "Valley of the Heart's Delight"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/valley-of-the-heart-s-delight-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116584
imdb_id: "tt0472200"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Valley of the Heart's Delight (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/valley-of-the-heart-s-delight-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Valley of the Heart's Delight is a 2006 American historical drama film directed by Tim Boxell. The picture stars Gabriel Mann, Bruce McGill, Diana Scarwid, Emily Harrison, Tom Bower, and Pete Postlethwaite. The story is a fictionalized version of the abduction and murder of Brooke Hart and the lynching of Thomas Harold Thurmond. Set in idyllic San Jose, California, in 1933, the plot follows events when a fatal kidnapping ignites a firestorm of suspicion and rage. Amidst the chaos, a hard-nosed young reporter takes on the powers-that-be to prevent the lynching of two men he believes are innocent. The feature has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and was released in the United States on April 24, 2006.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tim Boxell

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pete Postlethwaite** as *Albion Munson*
- **Gabriel Mann** as *Jack Pacheco*
- **Emily Harrison** as *Helen Walsh*
- **Diana Scarwid** as *Natalie Walsh*
- **Ralph Peduto** as *Vegetable Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Valley of the Heart's Delight online?
Valley of the Heart's Delight is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Valley of the Heart's Delight worth watching?
Valley of the Heart's Delight holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Valley of the Heart's Delight and when was it released?
Valley of the Heart's Delight is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Valley of the Heart's Delight?
Valley of the Heart's Delight was directed by Tim Boxell.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Valley of the Heart's Delight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116584)
- [Valley of the Heart's Delight (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_the_Heart%27s_Delight_(film))
- [Valley of the Heart's Delight (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472200/fullcredits/)
- [Valley of the Heart's Delight (2006) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/valley-of-the-hearts-delight/31815/credits/)
- [Valley of the Heart's Delight](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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