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Walking Out

Walking Out

Adventure · Drama · Thriller · 2017

A city teen travels to Montana to go hunting with his estranged father, only for the strained trip to become a battle for survival when they encounter a grizzly bear.

Movie details

Walking Out

“Survival Runs In Their Blood”

2017 Adventure · Drama · Thriller 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

A city teen travels to Montana to go hunting with his estranged father, only for the strained trip to become a battle for survival when they encounter a grizzly bear.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Walking Out?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew J. Smith · Alex Smith

Written by

Andrew J. Smith · Alex Smith

Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer

Cal

Josh Wiggins

Josh Wiggins

David

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Clyde

Alex Neustaedter

Alex Neustaedter

Young Cal

Lily Gladstone

Lily Gladstone

Lila

Ken White

Ken White

Richard

S

Scott McMillion

Doctor

Court is in session

Put Walking Out on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.