Valkyrie (2008)

Kernel Score: 77% · 4,001 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Thriller, War

Released: 2008-12-25

Runtime: 121 minutes

Is Valkyrie worth watching?

Worth watching. The true story of the plot to kill Hitler in 1944, with Tom Cruise as its leader. Everyone knows how it ends, but it's well paced and tense enough that it still works as a thriller.

Watch it if you

  • like true-story World War II thrillers
  • enjoy a strong ensemble cast
  • want suspense even when you know the outcome

Skip it if you

  • want deep psychological drama
  • dislike Tom Cruise in period roles

Best for: Weeknight thriller

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Valkyrie

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer.

Valkyrie parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Valkyrie is a PG-13 WWII thriller based on the true plot to assassinate Hitler.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Rated PG-13 with wartime violence, an assassination plot, and a bombing, plus a suicide reference.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Valkyrie

If you liked Valkyrie, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Conspiracy (2001) — 82%: Tense, talky drama about real Nazi leaders in a room
  • The Imitation Game (2014) — 89%: Wartime secrets told with tension and pace
  • A Hidden Life (2019) — 82%: Quiet, serious German story of conscience under Nazi rule
  • The Longest Day (1962) — 87%: Big, star-filled account of a pivotal day
  • A Bridge Too Far (1977) — 81%: Large-scale, well-cast account of a doomed Allied mission
  • Paths of Glory (1957) — 91%: Classic anti-war drama about command and conscience

Director

Bryan Singer

Cast

Valkyrie FAQ

Is Valkyrie worth watching?

Worth watching. The true story of the plot to kill Hitler in 1944, with Tom Cruise as its leader. Everyone knows how it ends, but it's well paced and tense enough that it still works as a thriller.

Where can I watch Valkyrie?

In the US you can stream Valkyrie on Prime Video and MGM+, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Valkyrie OK for kids?

Valkyrie is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Valkyrie is a PG-13 WWII thriller based on the true plot to assassinate Hitler.

What movies are like Valkyrie?

If you liked Valkyrie, try Conspiracy, The Imitation Game, A Hidden Life and The Longest Day.