What is Walking Tall about?
A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A soldier returns home to find a corrupt town, sparking a brisk, gritty fight for justice.
Pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video and YouTube (free).
Walking Tall parents guide
For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Brutal violence
- Our top level for violence.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
- Is Walking Tall scary?
- No. Walking Tall is not a scary watch.
- How gory is Walking Tall?
- Light gore and brutal violence.
- What is Walking Tall rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence. Your call for older kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byKevin Bray
StarringDwayne Johnson, Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, Kristen Wilson, Ashley Scott, Khleo Thomas
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