Walk Like a Man (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Walk Like a Man is a comedy film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. As a baby, Bobo gets separated from his family during a camping trip. After being raised by wild dogs for twenty years, Bobo is discovered by animal researcher Penny, who brings him back to his family and attempts to teach Bobo how to readjust to life with humans. While his mother is overjoyed to see him again, Bobo's older brother Henry is more worried about losing his share of the inheritance. As Bobo progresses with Penny's lessons, Henry plots to have him eliminated.
Who’s in it. Walk Like a Man stars Cloris Leachman as Margaret Shand, Christopher Lloyd as Reggie Shand / Henry Shand, Howie Mandel as Bobo Shand and Colleen Camp as Rhonda Shand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Walk Like a Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walk Like a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walk Like a Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walk Like a Man (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walk Like a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walk Like a Man worth watching?
- Walk Like a Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walk Like a Man?
- Walk Like a Man stars Cloris Leachman, Christopher Lloyd, Howie Mandel, Colleen Camp and Amy Steel.
- When was Walk Like a Man released?
- Walk Like a Man was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.