The Long Walk (2025)
Francis Lawrence's brutal dystopian thriller adapts Stephen King's most relentless nightmare: fifty boys, one rule — walk or die.
The Long Walk - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Long Walk
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 10, 2025 (Indonesia - 17+), September 12, 2025 (United States - R), September 12, 2025 (Canada), September 12, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), September 11, 2025 (Germany - 16), October 1, 2025 (France - 16), September 11, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), September 18, 2025 (Brazil - 18), September 25, 2025 (Mexico - C), April 23, 2026 (Italy), November 21, 2025 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Camina o muere (MX), La larga marcha (ES)
- Production Companies: Lionsgate, Media Capital Technologies, Vertigo Entertainment, about:blank
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Long Walk - Plot
In a dystopian near-future America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.
The Long Walk - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the harrowing contest unfold:
The task is simple: walk or die.
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The Long Walk - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Francis Lawrence
Main Cast
- Cooper Hoffman
- David Jonsson
- Garrett Wareing
- Tut Nyuot
- Charlie Plummer
- Ben Wang
- Jordan Gonzalez
- Joshua Odjick
- Mark Hamill
- Roman Griffin Davis
Writers
- JT Mollner
Producers
- Roy Lee
- Francis Lawrence
- Steven Schneider
- Cameron MacConomy
The Long Walk - FAQs
Is The Long Walk based on a Stephen King novel?
Yes. The Long Walk is adapted from the 1979 novel of the same name by Stephen King, originally published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. The book is widely regarded as one of King's most harrowing works and has been a long-gestating adaptation project in Hollywood.
What happens at the end of The Long Walk?
The film follows the source material's deeply unsettling conclusion: the last surviving Walker wins the contest but is left in a profoundly broken psychological state, raising questions about whether survival itself is a form of victory or merely a different kind of destruction.
Where can you stream The Long Walk 2025?
The Long Walk is available to stream on Starz, including via the Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, and Starz Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who are the main actors in The Long Walk?
The Long Walk stars Cooper Hoffman as Raymond Garraty, David Jonsson as Peter McVries, Garrett Wareing as Stebbins, Charlie Plummer as Gary Barkovitch, Tut Nyuot as Arthur Baker, Ben Wang as Hank Olson, and Mark Hamill as the menacing overseer known as The Major.
What is the age rating for The Long Walk?
The Long Walk is rated R in the United States, reflecting its intense and disturbing content including violence, psychological horror, and themes of death and survival. International ratings include 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and France, and MA 15+ in Australia.
What genre is The Long Walk 2025?
The Long Walk blends Science Fiction, Thriller, and Horror. It is a dystopian survival horror film with strong psychological thriller elements, exploring themes of state-sanctioned violence, male friendship under extreme duress, coming of age, and the psychological cost of survival.
Who directed The Long Walk 2025?
The Long Walk was directed by Francis Lawrence, best known for helming the majority of The Hunger Games franchise, including Catching Fire and all three Mockingjay installments. His experience with dystopian survival narratives made him a natural fit for this Stephen King adaptation.
How long is The Long Walk 2025?
The Long Walk has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes). The film was released in the United States on September 12, 2025, distributed by Lionsgate, with a production budget of approximately $20 million.
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