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I Walk the Line (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.8

I Walk the Line poster

Released in 1970, I Walk the Line is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 97 minutes. “Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Henry Tawes, a middle-aged sheriff in a rural Tennessee town, is usually the first man to criticize others for their bad behavior. Miserable in his marriage, Henry falls in love with teenage seductress Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain. Henry's moral character comes further into question when he is tempted to conceal Carl's crimes in order to prolong his relationship with Alma.

Who’s in it. I Walk the Line stars Gregory Peck as Sheriff Henry Tawes, Tuesday Weld as Alma McCain, Estelle Parsons as Ellen Haney and Ralph Meeker as Carl McCain, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, I Walk the Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Walk the Line page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Walk the Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Walk the Line (1970)?
In US, I Walk the Line is available to 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 I Walk the Line worth watching?
I Walk the Line holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in I Walk the Line?
I Walk the Line stars Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, Estelle Parsons, Ralph Meeker and Charles Durning.
When was I Walk the Line released?
I Walk the Line was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.