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A Walk in the Woods

2015·Movie
1h 44min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

A real life story and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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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.
Buddy ComedyTravel AdventureBased on BookAppalachian TrailContemporaryAmericanMale BondingNostalgicWholesome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Walk in the Woods legally?

A Walk in the Woods is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, 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 in the Woods worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Walk in the Woods rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Walk in the Woods?

1 h 44 min

A Walk in the Woods runs 1 h 44 min.

Is A Walk in the Woods based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Walk in the Woods?

Critics49
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see A Walk in the Woods much the same way.

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.

What language is A Walk in the Woods in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Walk in the Woods?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Walk in the Woods in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Walk in the Woods use?

Adaptational AttractivenessAge LiftThe AlcoholicDid Not Think This ThroughThe Film of the BookI Should Write a Book About ThisThe Thing That Would Not Leave

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for A Walk in the Woods, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Age Lift, The Alcoholic.