Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- somber
- melancholic
- reflective weekend viewing
- wilderness film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a beautifully photographed, powerfully acted blend of tense father-son drama and affecting wilderness survival.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David's physically punishing journey with Cal turns a hunting trip into a defining passage toward adulthood.
David and Cal struggle to communicate before injuries make mutual reliance unavoidable.
Deep Montana wilderness, harsh terrain, hunting, and a grizzly bear encounter drive the central conflict.
The film's expansive Montana locations contrast with the characters' isolation and precarious struggle to survive.
Films like Walking Out, and why
The Revenant
shared father son conflict, wilderness survival tension, and emotionally grounded coming of age drama
Leave No Trace
shared intimate parent child relationship, rural landscape, and reflective coming of age themes
The Road
shared adolescent maturation, severe wilderness ordeal, and stark naturalistic drama
The Edge
shared survival adventure, family connection, and visually immersive wilderness setting
Movie Details
- Directors
- Alex Smith, Andrew J. Smith
- Release Date
- 2017-01-21
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (162)
Cast
- Matt Bomer
- Josh Wiggins
- Bill Pullman
- Alex Neustaedter
- Lily Gladstone
- Ken White
- Scott McMillion
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Walking Out about?
- An estranged Montana father and his urban teenage son are forced to confront their fractured bond when a hunting trip becomes a fight for survival.
- What is Walking Out like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Walking Out as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Walking Out violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Walking Out as moderate.
- What did critics think of Walking Out?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a beautifully photographed, powerfully acted blend of tense father-son drama and affecting wilderness survival.
- Which films are like Walking Out?
- Films with a similar feel include The Revenant, Leave No Trace, The Road, and The Edge.
- How long is Walking Out?
- Walking Out runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Walking Out?
- In United States, Walking Out streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
