The Long Walk (2025)
Fifty teenage boys are forced into a relentless, deadly walking contest where only one can survive.
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.
How intense is The Long Walk?
The Long Walk is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Long Walk feels like
- Tone
- bleaksuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Long Walk
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Long Walk for you?
Is The Long Walk scary?
Only a little. The Long Walk has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Long Walk gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Long Walk sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Long Walk OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Long Walk?
The Long Walk runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The Long Walk?
The Long Walk is streaming on Max and Starz.
Does The Long Walk have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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