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A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

When you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.

20156.11h 44m

Overview

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

Directed by Ken Kwapis
Written by Rick Kerb, Bill Holderman, Bill Bryson
Produced by Bill Holderman, Robert Redford, Chip Diggins
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $37.5M

Top Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Bill Bryson

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Stephen Katz

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Catherine Bryson

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

REI Dave

Kristen Schaal

Kristen Schaal

Mary Ellen

Chrystee Pharris

Chrystee Pharris

Ticket Agent

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Widow Deborah

Hayley Lovitt

Hayley Lovitt

Donna

Derek Krantz

Derek Krantz

Young Hiker #2

Andrew Vogel

Andrew Vogel

Young Hiker #1

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshiphomelandmountainhikingnew hampshirebased on true storyclimbingappalachiawoodsfriendsbased on memoir or autobiographyold friendstravel writerconnectionappalachian trailelderly manbackpackingmemoriesreminiscingserenebeautiful landscapesthe great outdoorsgearadventurehopefulmoving back homecontemplationdes moines, iowa

About A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods is a adventure, comedy, drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, homeland, mountain, hiking, new hampshire, based on true story. Directed by Ken Kwapis, it stars Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson. After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

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