Val (2021)

Kernel Score: 80% · 218 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Documentary

Released: 2021-07-23

Runtime: 109 minutes

Where to watch Val

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

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.

Val parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Val is an R-rated documentary about actor Val Kilmer's life and career, including his fight against cancer.

  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No significant substance use is indicated in the signals.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Leo Scott

Cast

Val FAQ

Is Val good?

Val has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 218 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Val?

In the US you can stream Val on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.

Is Val OK for kids?

Val is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Val is an R-rated documentary about actor Val Kilmer's life and career, including his fight against cancer.

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