Walking Tall (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.3

Walking Tall poster

Released in 2004, Walking Tall is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Kevin Bray, running about 86 minutes. “One man will stand up for what's right.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.

Who’s in it. Walking Tall stars Dwayne Johnson as Chris Vaughn, Johnny Knoxville as Ray Templeton, Neal McDonough as Jay Hamilton and Kristen Wilson as Michelle Vaughn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Walking Tall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking Tall page.

If you liked it. Fans of Walking Tall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Walking Tall (2004)?
In US, Walking Tall is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Walking Tall worth watching?
Walking Tall holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Walking Tall?
Walking Tall stars Dwayne Johnson, Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, Kristen Wilson and Cobie Smulders.
When was Walking Tall released?
Walking Tall was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.