Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# The Long Walk - Parental Guide
This R-rated dystopian thriller depicts teenagers forced to walk until death, featuring strong violence, graphic deaths, harsh language, and disturbing survival scenarios. The intense horror and brutal premise make it unsuitable for most children and young teens. Only mature teenagers with established tolerance for dark, violent content should consider watching with parental discretion.
About this movie
Genre
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Synopsis
In a dystopian 1970s 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.
Cast

Cooper Hoffman
Raymond Garraty #47

David Jonsson
Peter McVries #23

Garrett Wareing
Stebbins #38
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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