A Walk in the Woods (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.1

A Walk in the Woods poster

Released in 2015, A Walk in the Woods is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Ken Kwapis, running about 104 minutes. “When you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. A Walk in the Woods stars Robert Redford as Bill Bryson, Nick Nolte as Stephen Katz, Emma Thompson as Catherine Bryson and Nick Offerman as REI Dave, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Walk in the Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon 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 A Walk in the Woods page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Walk in the Woods tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Walk in the Woods (2015)?
In US, A Walk in the Woods is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 A Walk in the Woods worth watching?
A Walk in the Woods holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods stars Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Nick Offerman and Kristen Schaal.
When was A Walk in the Woods released?
A Walk in the Woods was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.