In a Valley of Violence

In a Valley of Violence is currently streaming on major platforms, and it earns its set pieces rather than just delivering them. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ethan Hawke brings a physicality to the role that elevates every sequence. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

In a Valley of Violence arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. In a Valley of Violence moves fast and earns its action sequences rather than just delivering them. The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance. The physicality Ethan Hawke and John Travolta bring elevates every sequence. It hit screens in 2016. What separates In a Valley of Violence from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Action fans who want craft and story alongside the spectacle will find exactly that in In a Valley of Violence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Ethan Hawke brings a physicality to the role that elevates every set piece. Action that earns its sequences rather than just delivering them.

In a Valley of Violence was released in 2016, directed by Ti West. The full 104-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.