A Walk in the Woods

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A Walk in the Woods

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Released Sep 2, 2015

1h 44m

Comedy

Adventure

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Travel writer Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) takes a long-lost old friend (Nick Nolte) for a hike along the Appalachian Trail, which stretches more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

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Critics Consensus

Amiable yet less compelling than any road trip movie starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte should be, A Walk in the Woods is ultimately a bit too pedestrian.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Darned if the film didn't ultimately work for me. Mostly, it was the fun of seeing these two veteran actors riff off each other.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 12, 2016

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John Anderson

America Magazine

It's not heavy; it's not wildly significant. But A Walk in the Woods has a redemptive tone, a gentle lesson about aging and limitations and never giving up despite any required climb, uphill or otherwise.

Sep 22, 2015

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

There are a few chuckles along the way, but only the scenery has any real depth.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2015

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Profound is definitely not a word that can be associated with A Walk in the Woods.

Sep 13, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Won't ever be mentioned in the same breath as any of Redford or Nolte's classic films - it's too silly and too obvious - but watching these two charismatic actors onscreen it's not hard to remember what we liked about them in the first place.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Mattie Lucas

The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)

(Redford and Nolte) make tired clichés feel like old friends, taking us on a pleasant stroll through the woods that may not lead anywhere, but we're having such a good time that the destination no longer matters.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 5, 2019

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $29,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/25

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Cork B

Not awful, but not particularly memorable. My dad loved this... I suspect it hits with more impact if you are in the final act of your life. Something like Grumpy Old Men was better, but there are some laughs (notably Schaal). My biggest issue with the film is it isn't very cohesive. Scenes and supporting cast just show up, often cut in roughly, only to never be seen again. There is kind of a thematic arc about reaching for your goals and reconnecting, but I think the writing didn't help. Redford and Nolte have always been decent actors, but the are maybe a bit old for this. Hard to tell with Nolte, he always looked rough, even when he was young.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Audience Member

“A walk in the Woods” is a solid film that explores personal challenges in life's third act, rekindling old friendships, and reminiscing over one's life. If you're looking for a story that doesn't necessitate earplugs and allows you to explore life at a nice pace with character development, interspersed with humor, all set in beautiful country, then this movie is perfect for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Joshua R

Loved this movie saw the movie before reading the book. And it held close too the actual account very well. Redford and Noltie made a comedy team similar to that of Lemon and Mathieu.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Tim M

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte have decent comedic chemistry, but A Walk in the Woods meanders too much for its own good.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Chris D

Some of the people the duo encounter don't seem realistic, if I'm wrong then I never want to go hiking in America

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Synopsis

Travel writer Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) takes a long-lost old friend (Nick Nolte) for a hike along the Appalachian Trail, which stretches more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Director: Ken Kwapis
Producer: Robert Redford, Bill Holderman, Chip Diggins
Screenwriter: Rick Kerb, Bill Holderman
Distributor: Broad Green Pictures
Production Co: Wildwood Enterprises, Route One Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 2, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.5M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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