Val(2021)
“The life you live is the story you tell.”
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.
Director
Leo Scott
Studio
A24
Cast
Val Kilmer
as Self
Jack Kilmer
as Self / Narrator
Mercedes Kilmer
as Self
Joanne Whalley
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
German
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
A24 • IAC Films • Boardwalk Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Val?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Val (2021).
What is Val about?▼
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.
Who directed Val?▼
Val was directed by Leo Scott and released in 2021. It is a documentary film.
How long is Val?▼
Val has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Val?▼
The cast of Val includes Val Kilmer as Self, Jack Kilmer as Self / Narrator, Mercedes Kilmer as Self, Joanne Whalley as Self.
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