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Walking Tall

1973Movie2 h 5 minR

Crime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic607.0

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about crime and a real life story.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, scares or romance.

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Story

The measure of a man is how tall he walks.

Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.

Feels like

  • 1970s Vigilante Justice
  • Corruption Showdown
  • Local Hero
  • Violent Action
  • Rural Tennessee
  • Based on Real Events
  • Law Enforcement
  • Classic Exploitation

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Phil Karlson
Written by
Mort Briskin
Produced by
Mort Briskin
Music by
Walter Scharf

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Facts

February 22, 1973 · 2 h 5 min · R

Released
February 22, 1973
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$40 million
Available in
132 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Walking Tall?"

Questions about Walking Tall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Walking Tall?

Plex

In the United States, Walking Tall is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 123 other countries.

Is Walking Tall worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Metacritic 60).

Can I half-watch Walking Tall?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.