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A Walk in the Woods

2015Movie1 h 44 minR

Comedy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic515.7Rotten Tomatoes46%48%

A wholesome, hopeful adventure movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

When you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

Feels like

  • Buddy Comedy
  • Travel Adventure
  • Based on Book
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Contemporary
  • American
  • Male Bonding
  • Nostalgic
  • Wholesome

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Ken Kwapis
Written by
Michael Arndt, Bill Holderman, Rick Kerb
Produced by
Robert Redford, Bill Holderman, Chip Diggins
Music by
Ben Schneider, Miguel Briseño, Nathan Larson

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 2015 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
September 2, 2015
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
44 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Adaptational Attractiveness, Age Lift, The Alcoholic +4

  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Age Lift
  • The Alcoholic
  • Did Not Think This Through
  • The Film of the Book
  • I Should Write a Book About This
  • The Thing That Would Not Leave

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Walk in the Woods?"

Questions about A Walk in the Woods

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Walk in the Woods?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

In the United States, A Walk in the Woods streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is A Walk in the Woods worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 51).

Is A Walk in the Woods okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Walk in the Woods make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Walk in the Woods?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was A Walk in the Woods a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$37 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.