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A Walk Among the Tombstones

2014·Movie
1h 54min·R
61
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Walk Among the Tombstones legally?

A Walk Among the Tombstones is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. 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 Among the Tombstones worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Walk Among the Tombstones rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Walk Among the Tombstones?

1 h 54 min

A Walk Among the Tombstones runs 1 h 54 min.

Is A Walk Among the Tombstones based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Walk Among the Tombstones?

Critics63
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see A Walk Among the Tombstones much the same way.

Was A Walk Among the Tombstones a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$59 million

Yes. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is A Walk Among the Tombstones in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Walk Among the Tombstones?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Walk Among the Tombstones in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Walk Among the Tombstones use?

Soundtrack DissonanceLittle Dead Riding HoodBatman GambitGodzilla ThresholdRazor FlossSo Much for StealthStatic Stun GunHistorical In-JokeBlack ComedyDisposable WomanBread, Eggs, Milk, SquickCruel and Unusual Deathand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for A Walk Among the Tombstones, including Soundtrack Dissonance, Little Dead Riding Hood, Batman Gambit.