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A Walk to Remember

2002·Movie
1h 42min·PG
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance10
  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

It all comes down to who's by your side.

When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as well as a very big secret she must keep from Landon.
Sentimental Teen RomanceFaith-BasedMelodramaticComing-of-AgeEmotional StorytellingInspirationalTouchingHeartfeltNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Walk to Remember legally?

A Walk to Remember is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Walk to Remember worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Walk to Remember rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is A Walk to Remember?

1 h 42 min

A Walk to Remember runs 1 h 42 min.

Is A Walk to Remember based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Walk to Remember?

Critics33
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate A Walk to Remember higher (72) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Walk to Remember a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$47 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is A Walk to Remember in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Walk to Remember?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Walk to Remember in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Walk to Remember use?

Dating What Daddy HatesDisappeared DadNever Trust a TitleAll Girls Want Bad BoysBeauty Is Never TarnishedNever My FaultGod-Is-Love SongsAdaptation Personality ChangeHappily MarriedBeautiful All AlongUnbroken VigilProduct Displacementand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for A Walk to Remember, including Dating What Daddy Hates, Disappeared Dad, Never Trust a Title.