A Walk in the Woods is a movie directed by Ken Kwapis in 2015 and based on the book A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson, first published in 1998. The movie features Robert Redford, Emma Thompson, Kristen Schaal, Nick Nolte, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, and others.
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Storyline
Author Bill Bryson, after living for ten years in the UK, moved to New Hampshire. Now in his 60s, he had been living there peacefully. He decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends, Stephen Katz. Despite appearances, Stephen claims to be fit enough for the challenge. Bill’s wife is unhappy with his choice, but relents.
Movie vs Book
Year
2015
Minutes
104
Movie Rate
6.40
Source: IMDb
Year
1998
Pages
397
Book Rate
8.12
S: Goodreads
Book
A Walk in the Woods
Subtitle: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Author: Bill Bryson
Country: USA
First published in: 1998
Length: 397 pages
Genre: Biography
Book series: Bryson and Katz
User polls & recommendations
“When I see a 700-page novel, my first thought is, 'Ooh, how could you cut this down to size and make a movie out of it?'”
BRIAN HELGELAND (Screenwriter)
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