Walkout (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Walkout is a drama and tv movie film directed by Edward James Olmos, running about 110 minutes. “Reading. Writing. Revolution.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
Who’s in it. Walkout stars Alexa PenaVega as Paula Crisostomo, Michael Peña as Sal Castro, Yancey Arias as Panfilo Crisostomo and Laura Harring as Francis Crisostomo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Walkout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Walkout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walkout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walkout (2006)?
- In US, Walkout is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Walkout worth watching?
- Walkout holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walkout?
- Walkout stars Alexa PenaVega, Michael Peña, Yancey Arias, Laura Harring and Efren Ramirez.
- When was Walkout released?
- Walkout was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.