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Walking Tall (2004)

โ€œOne man will stand up for what's right.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,706 votes 1h 26m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerDrama

#118 of 179 films from 2004 #1429 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kevin Bray ยท Written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Channing Gibson, David Klass

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Overview

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.

Cast

Dwayne Johnsonas Chris Vaughn
Johnny Knoxvilleas Ray Templeton
Neal McDonoughas Jay Hamilton
Kristen Wilsonas Michelle Vaughn
Ashley Scottas Deni
Khleo Thomasas Pete Vaughn
John Beasleyas Chris Vaughn Sr.
Barbara Tarbuckas Connie Vaughn
Michael Bowenas Sheriff Stan Watkins
Kevin Durandas Booth
Andrew Tarbetas Jimmy
Patrick Gallagheras Keith
John Stewartas Rusty
Eric Brekeras Deputy Ralston

Facts

Release dateApril 2, 2004
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$46,000,000
Box office$57,223,888 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0351977

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Questions

How long is Walking Tall?
Walking Tall runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Walking Tall worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,706 votes, which places it #118 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 35%) and #1429 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Walking Tall?
Walking Tall was directed by Kevin Bray.
Who stars in Walking Tall?
Dwayne Johnson as Chris Vaughn; Johnny Knoxville as Ray Templeton; Neal McDonough as Jay Hamilton; Kristen Wilson as Michelle Vaughn; Ashley Scott as Deni; Khleo Thomas as Pete Vaughn.
What is Walking Tall rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Walking Tall?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28986.

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