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A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

AdventureComedyDrama3.0

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

September 2, 2015 · Directed by Ken Kwapis

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 44m
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How it's told

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  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Robert Redford
Bill Bryson
Nick Nolte
Stephen Katz
Emma Thompson
Catherine Bryson
Nick Offerman
REI Dave
Kristen Schaal
Mary Ellen
Chrystee Pharris
Ticket Agent
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Widow Deborah
Hayley Lovitt
Donna
Derek Krantz
Young Hiker #2
Andrew Vogel
Young Hiker #1
Linds Edwards
Darren
R. Keith Harris
Sam Bryson

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