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A Walk in the Woods

  • 20152015
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
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6.3/10
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Nick Nolte and Robert Redford in A Walk in the Woods (2015)
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After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one ... Read allAfter spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) 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, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) 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, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).
IMDb RATING
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28K
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    • Ken Kwapis
    • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
    • Bill Holderman(screenplay)
    • Bill Bryson(book)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Nick Nolte
    • Emma Thompson
    • Ken Kwapis
    • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
    • Bill Holderman(screenplay)
    • Bill Bryson(book)
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Nick Nolte
    • Emma Thompson
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    • 191User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    Nick Nolte and Robert Redford in A Walk in the Woods (2015)
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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Bill Bryson
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Stephen Katz
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Catherine Bryson
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Jeannie
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • REI Dave
    Kristen Schaal
    Kristen Schaal
    • Mary Ellen
    R. Keith Harris
    R. Keith Harris
    • Sam Bryson
    Randall Newsome
    Randall Newsome
    • TV Host
    Hayley Lovitt
    Hayley Lovitt
    • Donna
    Linds Edwards
    • Darren
    Susan McPhail
    Susan McPhail
    • Beulah
    Andrew Vogel
    Andrew Vogel
    • Young Hiker #1
    Derek Krantz
    • Young Hiker #2
    Gaia Wise
    Gaia Wise
    • Becca
    Tucker Meek
    Tucker Meek
    • Grandson
    Chandler Head
    Chandler Head
    • Granddaughter
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    • Widow
    • (as Sandra Lafferty)
    John Schmedes
    • Gene
      • Ken Kwapis
      • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
      • Bill Holderman(screenplay)
      • Bill Bryson(book)
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    • Trivia
      Robert Redford and Nick Nolte were in their seventies when this movie was shot. The real Bill Bryson and Stephen Katz were forty-four the summer they attempted to hike the Appalachian Trail.
    • Goofs
      The map shown in the shelter is very inaccurate. It does not show the Appalachian Trail passing through West Virginia, New Jersey, or Connecticut. It also reverses New Hampshire and Vermont.
    • Quotes

      Bill Bryson: [At night, when a female hiker is loudly singing, in an annoying tone, at a late hour] Tomorrow morning, we get up early, before she's awake, and we get a headstart, and lose her.

      Stephen Katz: That's a good idea. Better than my idea.

      Bill Bryson: What was your idea?

      Stephen Katz: We kill her, and steal her Pop Tarts.

    • Connections
      Featured in OWV Updates: Multimedia Update (26/11/2018) (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      She Lit a Fire
      Written by Ben Schneider & Brett Farkas

      Performed by Lord Huron

      Courtesy of Iamsound Records

      By arrangement with Terrorbird Media

    User reviews191

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    7/10
    Nice Fun!
    Based on the 1998 book/memoir of the same name by Bill Bryson, 'A Walk in the Woods' is a sweet, simple & uncomplicated film, that turns out to be nice fun. Its also supremely well-acted, although that barely comes as a surprise, since the performers on-screen are legends.

    'A Walk in the Woods' Synopsis: 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.

    'A Walk in the Woods' is sweet look at age, adventure & friendship. Watching the senior protagonists go on a trip in the wilderness, offers moments of warmth & subtle humour. However, the film plays it safe at all times & hence it turns out be a good watch, but nothing memorable. Its harmless, but never remarkable.

    Bill Holderman & Michael Arndt's Screenplay is nicely done. although its too simple in totality. Ken Kwapis's Direction is passable. Cinematography captures the wilderness well. Editing is sharp. Nathan Larson's Score is super.

    Performance-Wise: Robert Redford & Nick Nolte are delightful. They create a fabulous on-screen camaraderie & carry the film on their ever-reliable shoulders. Emma Thompson shines in a brief role. Mary Steenburgen, however, is tiresomely typecast.

    On the whole, 'A Walk in the Woods' is worth a watch.
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      • September 2, 2015 (United States)
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      • Fontana Dam, North Carolina, USA
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    • 1 hour 44 minutes
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