A Walk in the Woods
2015, English. Directed by Ken Kwapis.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 806 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ken KwapisDirector
- Robert RedfordBill Bryson
- Nick NolteStephen Katz
- Emma ThompsonCatherine Bryson
- Nick OffermanREI Dave
- Kristen SchaalMary Ellen
- Chrystee PharrisTicket Agent
- Sandra Ellis LaffertyWidow Deborah
- Hayley LovittDonna
- Derek KrantzYoung Hiker #2
- Andrew VogelYoung Hiker #1
- Linds EdwardsDarren
- R. Keith HarrisSam Bryson
Details
- Released
- 2 September 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rick Kerb, Bill Holderman, Michael Arndt
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $37M
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What A Walk in the Woods is based on
A Walk in the Woods is based on A Walk in the Woods, a 1997 memoir or autobiography by Bill Bryson, published by HarperCollins.
Memoir or autobiography · 1997
A Walk in the Woods
By Bill Bryson
Published by HarperCollins
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A Walk in the Woods: quick answers
Is A Walk in the Woods worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 806 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A Walk in the Woods have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Walk in the Woods. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Walk in the Woods parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Walk in the Woods is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Walk in the Woods on?
A Walk in the Woods is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Walk in the Woods?
If you liked A Walk in the Woods, try Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Into the Wild, Dances with Wolves.
Who directed A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods (2015) was directed by Ken Kwapis and stars Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson.
What is A Walk in the Woods based on?
A Walk in the Woods is based on A Walk in the Woods, a 1997 memoir or autobiography by Bill Bryson, published by HarperCollins.