Valentine Road (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

Valentine Road poster

Released in 2013, Valentine Road is a documentary film directed by Marta Cunningham, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. On February 12, 2008, in Oxnard, California, eighth-grade student Brandon McInerney shot his classmate Larry King twice in the back of the head during first period. When Larry died two days later, his murder shocked the nation. Was this a hate crime, one perpetrated by a budding neo-Nazi whose masculinity was threatened by an effeminate gay kid who may have had a crush on him? Or was there even more to it?

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Valentine Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valentine Road page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Valentine Road (2013)?
In US, Valentine Road is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Valentine Road worth watching?
Valentine Road holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Valentine Road released?
Valentine Road was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.