Down in the Valley (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Down in the Valley is a 2006 drama thriller directed by David Jacobson, starring Edward Norton, David Morse and Evan Rachel Wood. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $855,009 worldwide. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- David Jacobson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down in the Valley About?
The premise of Down in the Valley without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage girl's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a charismatic cowboy on the beach. Their burgeoning romance is complicated by the concerns of her father, a stern lawman who suspects the stranger harbors secrets. As their passion deepens, the lawman’s warnings grow, hinting at a potential threat and forcing the girl to question the man she's fallen for.
Down in the Valley Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scantily clad female
- neo western
- teen angst
- sex
- south dakota
- bikini
- rebellious daughter
- teenage girl
- sex with a minor
- psychopath
- premarital sex
- gasoline station
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- horseback riding
- pizzeria
- letter writing
- reference to wyatt earp
- downward spiral
- modern western
- contemporary western
- lever action rifle
- sex scene
- alleged kidnapping
- nudity
- tree swing
- jewish temple
- burglary
- selling stolen goods
- romantic figure
- cowboy philosopher
- death of wild west
- colt single action army revolver
- trailer trash
- talking to a mirror
- teenage girl wears a bikini
- two in a bathtub
- shot in the gut
- false identity
- big sister little brother relationship
- sharing a cigarette
- underage smoking
- colt peacemaker
- man has sex with a teenage girl
- teen sex
- teenage girl in a bathtub
- female star appears semi nude
- fanning a gun
- mauser pistol
- teenage girl shot
- lured
- horse theft
Down in the Valley Cast
Edward Norton leads the cast, with David Morse and Evan Rachel Wood. Directed by David Jacobson.
- Director David Jacobson
More from David Jacobson
More films directed by David Jacobson, best-rated first: Dahmer and Tomorrow You're Gone.
Down in the Valley Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Down in the Valley 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Down in the Valley Plot Summary
What happens in Down in the Valley from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-kissed San Fernando Valley, a spirited teenager named October “Tobe” embarks on an impromptu stroll with her younger brother, Lonnie. The following day, Tobe sets off with her friends for a blissful day at the beach, but an unexpected stop at a gas station introduces her to Harlan, a charming young man exuding a folksy cowboy allure. When Tobe invites Harlan to join their beach outing, the subsequent consequences unfold dramatically, marking the beginning of tumultuous events.
Full summary
The whole story of Down in the Valley, scene by scene
Down in the Valley Box Office
Down in the Valley grossed $855,009 worldwide. $568,932 came from the US and Canada and $286,077 (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$855K
- US & Canada
- $568.9K
- International
- $286.1K
Down in the Valley Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Down in the Valley.
How Well Do You Know Down in the Valley?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the fiery teenager at the center of the story?
Down in the Valley Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “San Fernando Cowboy” and “Perversa Seduccion”.
- Also known as
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- San Fernando Cowboy
- Perversa Seduccion
- San Fernando völgye
- Aşk Vadisi
- Cizinec
- En el valle
- Vale Proibido
- בלב העמק
- Η Κοιλάδα του Πόθου
- Это случилось в долине
- В долината
- 流入山谷
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including South of Heaven, West of Hell, In a Valley of Violence and Deep Valley.
Down in the Valley FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Down in the Valley, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Down in the Valley released?
Down in the Valley was released on May 5, 2006.
Who directed Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley was directed by David Jacobson.
More films by David Jacobson Who is in the cast of Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley stars Edward Norton, David Morse and Evan Rachel Wood.
How much did Down in the Valley make at the box office?
Down in the Valley grossed $855,009 worldwide ($568,932 domestic, $286,077 international).
How is Down in the Valley rated?
Down in the Valley has 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Down in the Valley have a post-credit scene?
No. Down in the Valley has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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