
Walking Tall: The Payback
4.7
5.7
After his sheriff father dies under suspicious circumstances, a returning hometown son wages a one-man campaign against the crime and violence consuming his community.
Ember's analysis
- MoodMixed
- EnergyIntense
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexitySimple
- ViolenceBrutal
More about the film
Overview
A man goes back to his hometown that is now overrun with crime and single-handedly takes justice into his own hands.
What sets it apart
- Nick turns to direct retaliation when his hometown's crime and violence overwhelm official remedies.
- Nick returns to a seemingly quiet hometown and discovers it has been overtaken by crime, drugs, and violence.
- Nick's return is triggered by his sheriff father's suspicious car accident, which prompts his investigation.
- The death of Nick's father drives him into increasingly direct conflict with the criminal forces dominating the community.
Films like Walking Tall: The Payback, and why
- Walking Tallsmall-town crime, vigilante justice, and straightforward action thriller plotting
- Death Sentenceblue-collar revenge, corrupt local power structures, and muscular vigilante action
- The Brave Onecrime-ridden community, personal retribution, and hard-edged lawless-town suspense
Movie Details
- Director
- Tripp Reed
- Release Date
- 2007-02-20
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (70)
Common questions
- What is Walking Tall: The Payback about?
- After his sheriff father dies under suspicious circumstances, a returning hometown son wages a one-man campaign against the crime and violence consuming his community.
- What is Walking Tall: The Payback like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Walking Tall: The Payback as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Walking Tall: The Payback violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Walking Tall: The Payback as brutal.
- Which films are like Walking Tall: The Payback?
- Films with a similar feel include Walking Tall, Death Sentence, and The Brave One.
- How long is Walking Tall: The Payback?
- Walking Tall: The Payback runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Walking Tall: The Payback?
- In United States, Walking Tall: The Payback streams on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player.
Cast
- Tripp ReedDirector
- Kevin SorboNick Prescott
- Yvette NiparAgent Kate Jensen
- A.J. BuckleyHarvey Morris
- Bentley MitchumWalter Morris
- Marc MacaulayHerb Sherman
- Dell JohnsonHap Worrell
- Gail CronauerEmma Prescott
- Richard DillardCharlie Prescott
- Brad LelandMitch
- Jennifer SipesCrystal Martin






















