Movies like Valkyrie

Key Features:: World War II, Assassination plot, Conspiracy, Resistance movement, Historical drama, Political intrigue, Military, Courage, Sacrifice, Moral dilemma, Patriotism, Betrayal, High stakes, Leadership, Underdog, Nazism, Germany, Based on true story, Ticking clock scenario, Suspense
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, dramatic
Target Audience:: History buffs, War movie fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Drama lovers
Emotional Arc:: Resolve → Hope → Despair

Valkyrie

2008-12-25

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.

Genres

Drama, Thriller, War

Cast

Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Terence Stamp, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Kenneth Cranham, Thomas Kretschmann, Eddie Izzard, Kevin McNally

Crew

Bryan Singer, Christopher McQuarrie, Nathan Alexander

Rating

★6.9(3925 votes)