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The Long Walk

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From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay - Pts. 1 & 2 , and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
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Critics Consensus

Cooper Hoffman and David Johnsson's soulful performances bring a lot of heart to Stephen King's dystopian tale, making The Long Walk a life-or-death ordeal for its characters but a riveting ride for audiences.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) Dec 31, 2025
It is not for the faint of hear, but it will stick with you. Go to Full Review
Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Dec 31, 2025
This weighed heavily on me, and it was very, very disturbing. Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Oct 7, 2025
Notwithstanding the shockingly graphic splatter... this is unremittingly dull stuff. Go to Full Review
Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene Aug 12, 2026
B
Not a happy film, but one that sticks with you long after the lights go out. Go to Full Review
Don Kaye Moviefone Jul 20, 2026
90/100
The Long Walk poignantly chronicles how human beings can find hope and comfort in each other in the darkest of circumstances. Go to Full Review
Lexi Amoriello Movie Recs by Lex Jul 10, 2026
While the novel is an allegory for the Vietnam War, the film feels timely in its own way, making sharp observations about our current political and economic climate. It’s also a moving story about camaraderie, masculinity, and mortality. Go to Full Review
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Francis Lawrence

Director

JT Mollner

Director

David Jonsson

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Cooper Hoffman

Actor

Garrett Wareing

Actor

Tut Nyuot

Actor

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Synopsis From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay - Pts. 1 & 2 , and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
Director
Francis Lawrence, JT Mollner
Producer
Francis Lawrence, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Cameron MacConomy
Distributor
Lionsgate
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2025, Wide
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