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Walking Tall

6.619732h 5mRMovieActionCrimeDrama

Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.

DirectorPhil Karlson
WriterMort Briskin
ProducersMort Briskin·Charles A. Pratt

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Cast · Directed by Phil Karlson

JBJoe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Buford Pusser
EHElizabeth Hartman
Elizabeth Hartman
Pauline
GEGene Evans
Gene Evans
Sheriff Al Thurman
NJNoah Beery Jr.
Noah Beery Jr.
Carl Pusser
BBBrenda Benet
Brenda Benet
Luan Paxton
JBJohn Brascia
John Brascia
Prentiss Parley
BGBruce Glover
Bruce Glover
Grady Coker
AJArch Johnson
Arch Johnson
Buel Jaggers
FPFelton Perry
Felton Perry
Obra Eaker
RSRichard X. Slattery
Richard X. Slattery
Arno Purdy
RMRosemary Murphy
Rosemary Murphy
Callie Hacker
LBLynn Borden
Lynn Borden
Margie Ann

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Walking Tall — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Walking Tall?

Walking Tall is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Walking Tall on Netflix?

No, Walking Tall is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is Walking Tall on Amazon Prime Video?

Walking Tall isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Walking Tall for free?

Walking Tall is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Walking Tall?

Yes — Walking Tall is followed by Walking Tall Part II (1975) in the Walking Tall Collection.

Is there a prequel to Walking Tall?

Walking Tall is the first film in the Walking Tall Collection.

Is Walking Tall part of a trilogy?

Yes — Walking Tall is part of a trilogy, alongside Walking Tall Part II (1975) and Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977).

How many movies are in the Walking Tall Collection?

There are 3 films in the Walking Tall Collection: Walking Tall (1973), Walking Tall Part II (1975) and Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977).

Is Walking Tall based on a true story?

Yes — Walking Tall is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).