Valiant (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Valiant is a comedy, adventure, war and family film directed by Gary Chapman, running about 76 minutes. “Featherweight Heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Who’s in it. Valiant stars Ewan McGregor as Valiant (voice), Ricky Gervais as Bugsy (voice), Tim Curry as Von Talon (voice) and Jim Broadbent as Sergeant (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Valiant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $61.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valiant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valiant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Valiant (2005)?
- In US, Valiant is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Valiant worth watching?
- Valiant holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Valiant?
- Valiant stars Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent and Hugh Laurie.
- When was Valiant released?
- Valiant was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.