The Walk

2022·Movie
1h 45min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Walk fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The first step is the hardest.

In 1974, a Boston Irish cop confronts fierce social pressure after being assigned to protect black high school students as they are bused into all-white South Boston High.
Historical DramaRacial TensionsSocial CommentaryCivil Rights EraBoston Busing CrisisPolice ProceduralMoral DilemmasCharacter-DrivenEducational

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Walk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Walk legally?

The Walk is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Reveel. 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 The Walk worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Walk rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Walk?

1 h 45 min

The Walk runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Walk?

Critics36
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Walk higher (62) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Walk in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Walk?

24AEARBOBRCACLCOCRECEGGBGGGTHN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Walk in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Walk use?

Karma HoudiniDon't Look DownOoh, Me Accent's SlippingShoo Out the ClownsAlliterative NameAgony of the FeetDeterminatorDelivery Guy InfiltrationDid Not Get the GirlNot a GameSarcastic ConfessionTightrope Walkingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Walk, including Karma Houdini, Don't Look Down, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping.

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