The Long Walk
dir. Francis Lawrence
71
8 sourcesSynopsis
In a dystopian 1970s America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.
Critics consensus
Cooper Hoffman and David Johnsson's soulful performances bring a lot of heart to Stephen King's dystopian tale, making The Long Walk a life-or-death ordeal for its characters but a riveting ride for audiences.
Audience consensus
The Long Walk is a dystopian emotional journey with strong King-esque vibes that thoughtfully navigates themes of morality without straying from its well-trodden path.
Directed byFrancis Lawrence
StarringCooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Garrett Wareing
Written byJT Mollner
CinematographyJo Willems
EditingMark Yoshikawa
MusicJeremiah Fraites
The Long Walk
2025 · R · 1h 48m
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
In a dystopian 1970s America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
Cooper Hoffman and David Johnsson's soulful performances bring a lot of heart to Stephen King's dystopian tale, making The Long Walk a life-or-death ordeal for its characters but a riveting ride for audiences.
Audience Consensus
The Long Walk is a dystopian emotional journey with strong King-esque vibes that thoughtfully navigates themes of morality without straying from its well-trodden path.
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