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From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay - Pts. 1 & 2 , and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?

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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.

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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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Leonard Maltin

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The Long Walk is a satisfying piece of entertainment that feels curiously relevant

Sep 27, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

At times, it's a slog... but what makes it work it's that like all the best dystopian sci-fi, it does seem to resonate with the modern world.

Sep 27, 2025

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

The message of “The Long Walk” is muddled, at once hopeful and despairing.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 20, 2025

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

What I admired most about The Long Walk was the sense of camaraderie among the walkers, despite the "only one will survive" aspect of the premise.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2025

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Stephanie Malone

Morbidly Beautiful

A beautifully crafted work of horror, one that suffocates, unsettles, and refuses to let go. By marrying haunting performances, stark visuals, and unrelenting tension with razor-sharp sociopolitical commentary, the film transcends its genre trappings.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 28, 2025

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Connor Petrey

Pop Culture Leftovers

Mike Flanagan had said in an interview earlier this year that The Long Walk was going to be "impossible" to adapt. Francis Lawrence has made the impossible possible with this bleak and incredibly brutal adaptation...

Sep 27, 2025

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Destiny

I went through so many emotions

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Joe

Suspenseful, Intense, Gut Wrenching, Fantastic Cast

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Lisa

Really good and thought-provoking but very disturbing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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ed m

Save your money! Not a must see.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Shanny Nook

Like that is followed the book mostly. Some adaptations were a little different but over all good movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Danielle J

The directing and writing was great. Actor did a great job with the fantastic dialogue and the relationships were clear and heartfelt. A great adaptation of the book.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Synopsis

From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay - Pts. 1 & 2 , and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Francis Lawrence, Cameron MacConomy
Screenwriter: JT Mollner
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Vertigo Entertainment
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Grisly Images|Sexual References|Strong Bloody Violence|Suicide)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.6M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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