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The Walker

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55% Tomatometer 64 Reviews 28% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson), an escort for the wives of some of the most powerful men in Washington, D.C., is also their friend and confidant, and he entertains the ladies at weekly canasta games. When his closest friend, Lynn (Kristin Scott Thomas), discovers her lover stabbed to death, Carter offers to shield her from scandal by reporting the crime himself. He becomes a suspect and, aided by his lover (Moritz Bleibtreu), must turn amateur detective to protect Lynn and himself.
The Walker

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Critics Consensus

Despite a strong performance from Woody Harrelson, The Walker can be slow and dull at times, detracting from the talented cast.

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Rob Nelson Film Comment Magazine 08/24/2009
The Walker is a well-lubed vehicle for Schrader's own sunset cruise. Go to Full Review Lisa Kennedy Denver Post 01/11/2008
3/4
Paul Schrader directs The Walker, and the writer has a way with understatement. Like his 1992 gem Light Sleeper, this movie draws you in with its reserve. Go to Full Review Josh Rosenblatt Austin Chronicle 12/21/2007
2/4
[G]uilty of the most mortal of all movie sins: It's dull. Go to Full Review Mitchell Beaupre Paste Magazine 06/24/2024
6.5/10
What buckles The Walker is languid pacing and too much murder-mystery, which isn’t nearly as noteworthy as the social ramifications of this man stepping out of his lane and changing his stripes—or at least considering it. Go to Full Review Niall Browne Movies in Focus 03/17/2021
4/5
There's much to recommend in The Walker, from the strong performances, to Schrader's slow and steady direction. Go to Full Review Bullz-Eye.com 10/18/2008
3/5
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Glafira Regina O @Glafira_Regina 05/01/2025 Pretty boring film which can hardly be called a crime drama as the majority of the screen time we spent witnessing how the American upper class meets at dinners and quite boring events. In the so-called “crime” film, the police hardly even appear, what to say about the rest... See more 08/08/2015 Woody Harrelson is fun to watch but the flick itself was just so no fun. See more 11/02/2013 another winner from writer/director paul schrader See more 10/11/2013 Upon repeat viewings, one of Schrader's most tender, best looking, best acted and least compellingly written story of the inner torment of American male transformation from a happily shallow and passive erudite to a pained fully feeling mature human being. See more 10/01/2012 Like great literature, it leaves the viewer pondering about the human condition. I liked it a lot! See more 05/13/2012 Good solid movie with an excellent cast and a good acting job by Woody Harrelson. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Schrader

Director

Woody Harrelson

Carter Page III

Kristin Scott Thomas

Lynn Lockner

Lauren Bacall

Natalie Van Miter

Lily Tomlin

Abigail Delorean

Ned Beatty

Jack Delorean

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Synopsis Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson), an escort for the wives of some of the most powerful men in Washington, D.C., is also their friend and confidant, and he entertains the ladies at weekly canasta games. When his closest friend, Lynn (Kristin Scott Thomas), discovers her lover stabbed to death, Carter offers to shield her from scandal by reporting the crime himself. He becomes a suspect and, aided by his lover (Moritz Bleibtreu), must turn amateur detective to protect Lynn and himself.
Director
Paul Schrader
Producer
Deepak Nayer
Screenwriter
Paul Schrader
Distributor
ThinkFilm
Production Co
Kintop Pictures, Ingenious Film Partners
Rating
R (Nude Images|Language|Some Violent Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 7, 2007, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
May 27, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$77.2K
Runtime
1h 47m
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