Walkout
2006, English. Directed by Edward James Olmos.
Reading. Writing. Revolution.
Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Walkout is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward James OlmosDirector
- Alexa PenaVegaPaula Crisostomo
- Michael PeñaSal Castro
- Yancey AriasPanfilo Crisostomo
- Laura HarringFrancis Crisostomo
- Efren RamirezBobby Verdugo
- David WarshofskyLloyd Hurley
- Holmes OsbornePrincipal Ingles
- Tim DeKayMr. Peck
- Jonathan HernandezFernie Flores
- Douglas SpainDavid Sanchez
- Jesse GarciaArmando Lopez
- Bruce FrenchChief Tom Reddin
Details
- Released
- 18 March 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Victor Villaseñor
- Budget
- $9.5M
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What Walkout is based on
Walkout is based on a true story.
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Walkout: quick answers
Is Walkout worth watching?
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How long is Walkout?
Walkout runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Walkout have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Walkout. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Walkout parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Walkout is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Walkout on?
Walkout is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Walkout?
If you liked Walkout, try The Scarlet and the Black, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, All the Way.
Who directed Walkout?
Walkout (2006) was directed by Edward James Olmos and stars Alexa PenaVega, Michael Peña, Yancey Arias.
What is Walkout based on?
Walkout is based on a true story.