The Long Walk Home (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1990, The Long Walk Home is a drama and history film directed by Richard Pearce, running about 97 minutes. “A story of an incredible friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
Who’s in it. The Long Walk Home stars Sissy Spacek as Miriam Thompson, Whoopi Goldberg as Odessa Cotter, Dwight Schultz as Norman Thompson and Ving Rhames as Herbert Cotter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Long Walk Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Walk Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Walk Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Walk Home (1990)?
- In US, The Long Walk Home is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Walk Home worth watching?
- The Long Walk Home holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Walk Home?
- The Long Walk Home stars Sissy Spacek, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwight Schultz, Ving Rhames and Erika Alexander.