Val
“The life you live is the story you tell.”
Synopsis
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors, has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-06
Top Cast
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Val Kilmer
Self
Jack Kilmer
Self / Narrator
Mercedes Kilmer
Self
Joanne Whalley
Self
Kevin Bacon
Self (archive)
Fairuza Balk
Self (archive)
Marlon Brando
Self (archive)
Nicolas Cage
Self (archive)
Jim Carrey
Self (archive)
Cher
Self (archive)
Tom Cruise
Self (archive)
Nelson de la Rosa
Self (archive)
Robert De Niro
Self (archive)
Robert Downey Jr.
Self (archive)
Anthony Edwards
Self (archive)
Jimmy Fallon
Self (archive)
Will Ferrell
Self (archive)
John Frankenheimer
Self (archive)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysCannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ting Poo, Leo Scott
- Original Score
- Garth Stevenson
- Original Title
- Val
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- A24, IAC Films, Boardwalk Pictures, ValArt Ltd, Cartel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ting Poo, Leo Scott
Garth Stevenson
Leila El hayani, Ross McLennan, Tim Stratton, Val Kilmer
Ting Poo, Leo Scott
Jordan Wynn, Andrew Fried, Ting Poo, Dane Lillegard, Brad Koepenick
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Wynn
Producer
Andrew Fried
Producer
Ting Poo
Producer
Ting Poo
Director
Dane Lillegard
Producer
Brad Koepenick
Producer
Leo Scott
Director
Ali Alborzi
Producer
Leo Scott
Producer
Ting Poo
Editor
Leo Scott
Editor
Val Kilmer
Producer
Lauren Fitzsimmons
Production Design
Garth Stevenson
Original Music Composer
Leila El hayani
Director of Photography
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Val
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What is Val about?
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors, has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.
Who directed Val?
Val was directed by Ting Poo, Leo Scott.
Who stars in Val?
The principal cast of Val includes Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Mercedes Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Kevin Bacon.
When was Val released and how long is it?
Val was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Val?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Val was composed by Garth Stevenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Val?
Val holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).