Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- hard-edged
- tense
- gritty
- action movie night
- crime thriller marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nick turns to direct retaliation when his hometown's crime and violence overwhelm official remedies.
Nick returns to a seemingly quiet hometown and discovers it has been overtaken by crime, drugs, and violence.
Nick's return is triggered by his sheriff father's suspicious car accident, which prompts his investigation.
The death of Nick's father drives him into increasingly direct conflict with the criminal forces dominating the community.
Films like Walking Tall: The Payback, and why
Walking Tall
small-town crime, vigilante justice, and straightforward action thriller plotting
Death Sentence
blue-collar revenge, corrupt local power structures, and muscular vigilante action
The Brave One
crime-ridden community, personal retribution, and hard-edged lawless-town suspense
Movie Details
- Director
- Tripp Reed
- Release Date
- 2007-02-20
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (70)
Cast
- Kevin Sorbo
- Yvette Nipar
- A.J. Buckley
- Bentley Mitchum
- Marc Macaulay
- Dell Johnson
- Gail Cronauer
- Richard Dillard
- Brad Leland
- Jennifer Sipes
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Walking Tall: The Payback about?
- After his sheriff father dies under suspicious circumstances, a returning hometown son wages a one-man campaign against the crime and violence consuming his community.
- What is Walking Tall: The Payback like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Walking Tall: The Payback as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Walking Tall: The Payback violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Walking Tall: The Payback as brutal.
- Which films are like Walking Tall: The Payback?
- Films with a similar feel include Walking Tall, Death Sentence, and The Brave One.
- How long is Walking Tall: The Payback?
- Walking Tall: The Payback runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Walking Tall: The Payback?
- In United States, Walking Tall: The Payback is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home.
