A Walk in the Woods
Seen it?2015 | 104 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Into the Wild or Dances with Wolves, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$37 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Kwapis
- 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