Down in the Valley
“Sometimes it's hard to find your way.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Down In The Valley-Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-27
Top Cast
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Edward Norton
Harlan Fairfax Curruthers
Evan Rachel Wood
Tobe Sommers
David Morse
Wade Sommers
Rory Culkin
Lonnie
Bruce Dern
Charlie
John Diehl
Steve
Geoffrey Lewis
Sheridan
Elizabeth Peña
Gale
Kat Dennings
April
Hunter Parrish
Kris
Aviva Baumann
Sherri
Aaron Fors
Jeremy
Heather Ashleigh
Shell
Jennifer Echols
Rita
Cesar Flores
Hispanic Kid
Michelle Shore
Girl Driver
Artel Great
Boulevard Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$853K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$7.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Jacobson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Jacobson
- Original Score
- Peter Salett
- Original Title
- Down in the Valley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $853K
- Production Studios
- Class 5 Films, Element Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Jacobson
David Jacobson
Peter Salett
Enrique Chediak
Edward Norton, David Jacobson, Lynzee Klingman
Holly Wiersma, Edward Norton, Stavros Merjos, Adam Rosenfelt, Sam Nazarian
Department Leadership Roster
Holly Wiersma
Producer
Peter Salett
Original Music Composer
Franco-Giacomo Carbone
Production Design
Edward Norton
Producer
Stavros Merjos
Producer
Edward Norton
Editor
David Jacobson
Director
David Jacobson
Editor
Adam Rosenfelt
Producer
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
David Jacobson
Writer
Jeff Danoff
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down in the Valley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down in the Valley about?
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.
Who directed Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley was directed by David Jacobson.
Who stars in Down in the Valley?
The principal cast of Down in the Valley includes Edward Norton, Evan Rachel Wood, David Morse, Rory Culkin, Bruce Dern.
When was Down in the Valley released and how long is it?
Down in the Valley was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $853K at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Down in the Valley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down in the Valley was composed by Peter Salett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down in the Valley?
Down in the Valley holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).