Walking Tall (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Walking Tall is a drama series.
What it’s about. Walking Tall is an American television drama series that ran on NBC in 1981 for one season of seven episodes. The first 5 episodes aired Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m.. The last 2 episodes aired Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. NBC reran all 7 episodes from April-August 1981. This one-hour show was based on the 1973 film Walking Tall, which was based on the life of Buford Pusser. Here, Pusser is the sheriff of McNeal County, Tennessee, fighting criminals each week in 1969.
Who’s in it. Walking Tall stars Harold Sylvester, Jeff Lester, Bo Svenson and Walter Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Walking Tall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking Tall (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking Tall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking Tall worth watching?
- Walking Tall holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Walking Tall?
- Walking Tall stars Harold Sylvester, Jeff Lester, Bo Svenson, Walter Barnes and Courtney Pledger.
- When was Walking Tall released?
- Walking Tall was released in 1981.