The Waltons (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1972, The Waltons is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.
Who’s in it. The Waltons stars Richard Thomas as John Walton Jr., Ralph Waite as John Walton Sr., Michael Learned as Olivia Walton and Ellen Corby as Esther Walton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Waltons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waltons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waltons tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waltons (1972)?
- In US, The Waltons is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium 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 The Waltons worth watching?
- The Waltons holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Waltons?
- The Waltons stars Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby and Will Geer.
- When was The Waltons released?
- The Waltons was released in 1972.