A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)
A former cop, now private investigator, delves into the dark underworld to find a killer.
Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
How intense is A Walk Among the Tombstones?
A Walk Among the Tombstones is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What A Walk Among the Tombstones feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream A Walk Among the Tombstones
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is A Walk Among the Tombstones for you?
Is A Walk Among the Tombstones scary?
Only a little. A Walk Among the Tombstones has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is A Walk Among the Tombstones gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is A Walk Among the Tombstones sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A Walk Among the Tombstones OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is A Walk Among the Tombstones?
A Walk Among the Tombstones runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream A Walk Among the Tombstones?
A Walk Among the Tombstones is streaming on Peacock.
Does A Walk Among the Tombstones have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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