Valkyrie (2008)
A wounded WWII colonel spearheads a gritty, suspenseful plot to assassinate Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime.
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.
How intense is Valkyrie?
Valkyrie is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Valkyrie feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Valkyrie
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Valkyrie for you?
Is Valkyrie scary?
No. Valkyrie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Valkyrie gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Valkyrie sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Valkyrie OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Valkyrie?
Valkyrie runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Valkyrie?
Valkyrie is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Valkyrie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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