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A Walk in the Woods

6.120151h 44mRMovieAdventureComedyDrama

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.

DirectorKen Kwapis
WritersBill Holderman·Rick Kerb
ProducersBill Holderman·Robert Redford

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Cast · Directed by Ken Kwapis

RRRobert Redford
Robert Redford
Bill Bryson
NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Stephen Katz
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Catherine Bryson
NONick Offerman
Nick Offerman
REI Dave
KSKristen Schaal
Kristen Schaal
Mary Ellen
CPChrystee Pharris
Chrystee Pharris
Ticket Agent
SLSandra Ellis Lafferty
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Widow Deborah
HLHayley Lovitt
Hayley Lovitt
Donna
DKDerek Krantz
Derek Krantz
Young Hiker #2
AVAndrew Vogel
Andrew Vogel
Young Hiker #1
LELinds Edwards
Linds Edwards
Darren
RHR. Keith Harris
R. Keith Harris
Sam Bryson

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A Walk in the Woods — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Walk in the Woods?

A Walk in the Woods is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Walk in the Woods on Netflix?

No, A Walk in the Woods is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is A Walk in the Woods on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Walk in the Woods is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch A Walk in the Woods for free?

A Walk in the Woods is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is A Walk in the Woods based on a true story?

Yes — A Walk in the Woods is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).