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The Long Walk Home

1990·Movie
1h 37min·PG
69
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A story of an incredible friendship.

Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
Civil Rights EraRacial SegregationHistorical DramaSocial JusticeFamily RelationshipsCharacter-DrivenEmotional Impact1950s America

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Long Walk Home

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Where can I stream The Long Walk Home legally?

The Long Walk Home 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, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Long Walk Home worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Walk Home rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Long Walk Home?

1 h 37 min

The Long Walk Home runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Long Walk Home?

Critics81
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Long Walk Home much the same way.

What language is The Long Walk Home in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Long Walk Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Walk Home in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.