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I Walk the Line

1970·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame

Henry Tawes, a middle-aged sheriff in a rural Tennessee town, is usually the first man to criticize others for their bad behavior. Miserable in his marriage, Henry falls in love with teenage seductress Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain. Henry's moral character comes further into question when he is tempted to conceal Carl's crimes in order to prolong his relationship with Alma.
Neo-Noir Crime DramaMoral CorruptionSmall TownSouthern GothicForbidden LovePsychological TensionJohnny Cash SoundtrackTragic RomanceCharacter Study

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Where can I stream I Walk the Line legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Walk the Line worth watching?

64
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Walk the Line rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is I Walk the Line?

1 h 37 min

I Walk the Line runs 1 h 37 min.

Is I Walk the Line based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is I Walk the Line in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Walk the Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Walk the Line in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.