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Valiant One

Valiant One

War · Thriller · Action · 2025

With tensions between North and South Korea, a US helicopter crashes on the North side. The survivors must work together to protect a civilian tech specialist and find their way out without the help of US military support.

Movie details

Valiant One

“Find your way out.”

2025 War · Thriller · Action 1h 26m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

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With tensions between North and South Korea, a US helicopter crashes on the North side. The survivors must work together to protect a civilian tech specialist and find their way out without the help of US military support.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Valiant One?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Steve Barnett

Written by

Steve Barnett · Daniel Myrick · Eric Tipton

Chase Stokes

Chase Stokes

Captain Edward Brockman

Lana Condor

Lana Condor

Specialist Selby

Desmin Borges

Desmin Borges

Josh Weaver

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

Chris Lebold

Diana Tsoy

Diana Tsoy

Binna

Daniel Jun

Daniel Jun

Wilson Lee

Jonathan Whitesell

Jonathan Whitesell

Jonah Ross

Court is in session

Put Valiant One on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.