A Walk in the Woods
“When you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-28
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Bill Bryson
Nick Nolte
Stephen Katz
Emma Thompson
Catherine Bryson
Nick Offerman
REI Dave
Kristen Schaal
Mary Ellen
Chrystee Pharris
Ticket Agent
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Widow Deborah
Hayley Lovitt
Donna
Derek Krantz
Young Hiker #2
Andrew Vogel
Young Hiker #1
Linds Edwards
Darren
R. Keith Harris
Sam Bryson
John Kap
Bealuh's Husband
Mary Steenburgen
Jeannie
Randall Newsome
TV Host
Susan McPhail
Beulah
Gaia Wise
Becca
Tucker Meek
Grandson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.68x
+$29.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Holderman, Rick Kerb, Michael Arndt
- Original Score
- Miguel Briseño, Tom Renaud, Ben Schneider, Nathan Larson, Mark Barry
- Original Title
- A Walk in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.5M
- Production Studios
- Wildwood Enterprises, Route One Entertainment, Broad Green Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Kwapis
Bill Holderman, Rick Kerb, Michael Arndt, Bill Bryson
Miguel Briseño, Tom Renaud, Ben Schneider, Nathan Larson, Mark Barry
John Bailey
Julie Garcés, Carol Littleton
Bill Holderman, Robert Redford, Jeremiah Samuels, Chip Diggins, Jake Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Holderman
Producer
Robert Redford
Producer
Ken Kwapis
Director
Bill Holderman
Screenplay
Rick Kerb
Screenplay
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Julie Garcés
Editor
Carol Littleton
Editor
Gae S. Buckley
Production Design
John Heller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Park Jae-wook
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chip Diggins
Producer
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Michael Arndt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Walk in the Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Walk in the Woods about?
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.
Who directed A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods was directed by Ken Kwapis.
Who stars in A Walk in the Woods?
The principal cast of A Walk in the Woods includes Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Nick Offerman, Kristen Schaal.
When was A Walk in the Woods released and how long is it?
A Walk in the Woods was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $37.5M at the worldwide box office (4.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Walk in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Walk in the Woods was composed by Miguel Briseño, Tom Renaud, Ben Schneider, Nathan Larson, Mark Barry.
Is A Walk in the Woods based on a book or true story?
A Walk in the Woods is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bill Bryson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Walk in the Woods?
A Walk in the Woods holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).