Walking Tall (2004)
A soldier returns home to find a corrupt town, sparking a brisk, gritty fight for justice.
A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.
How intense is Walking Tall?
Walking Tall is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What Walking Tall feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Walking Tall
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Walking Tall for you?
Is Walking Tall scary?
No. Walking Tall is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Walking Tall gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Walking Tall sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Walking Tall OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Walking Tall?
Walking Tall runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Walking Tall?
Walking Tall is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does Walking Tall have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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