The Long Walk Home(1990)
A story of an incredible friendship.
The Long Walk Home Synopsis
Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.
The Long Walk Home (1990) is a drama and history film directed by Richard Pearce, released on December 21, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Sissy Spacek, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwight Schultz and Ving Rhames. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Pearce
- Writers:
- John Cork
- Producers:
- Dave Bell, Hawk Koch
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- Dave Bell Associates, New Visions Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Long Walk Home (1990) Trailer
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The Long Walk Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sissy Spacek
as Miriam Thompson
Whoopi Goldberg
as Odessa Cotter
Dwight Schultz
as Norman Thompson
Ving Rhames
as Herbert Cotter
Dylan Baker
as Tunker Thompson
Erika Alexander
as Selma Cotter
Lexi Randall
as Mary Catherine
- Richard Habersham
Richard Habersham
as Theodore Cotter
Jason Weaver
as Franklin Cotter
- Crystal Robbins
Crystal Robbins
as Sara Thompson
- Cherene Snow
Cherene Snow
as Claudia
Chelcie Ross
as Martin
Key crew
Directed by Richard Pearce, written by John Cork, produced by Dave Bell and Hawk Koch.
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The Long Walk Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 163 ratings.
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The Long Walk Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Walk Home online?
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The Long Walk Home (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Long Walk Home?
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The main cast of The Long Walk Home (1990) includes Sissy Spacek, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwight Schultz, Ving Rhames and Dylan Baker. The film was directed by Richard Pearce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Long Walk Home released?
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The Long Walk Home was released on December 21, 1990 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Long Walk Home worth watching?
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The Long Walk Home (1990) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Long Walk Home?
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Yes. The official The Long Walk Home trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.