7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Long Walk (2025)
The Long Walk (2025)
Overview
In a dystopian 1970s America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
In a dystopian 1970s America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is a strong critique of systemic cruelty, state totalitarianism, and the exploitation of the vulnerable, aligning with progressive concerns about oppressive power structures.
The film features a diverse, multi-racial ensemble cast of teenage boys. Its narrative focuses on a working-class story within a dystopian, fascist society, critiquing the oppressive system and its 'non-human' overlords, rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities.
Secondary
Peter McVries, described as a white American teenager in the source novel, is portrayed by David Jonsson, an actor of mixed Scandinavian and Nigerian descent. This constitutes a race swap.
The film does not feature explicit or widely recognized LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While one user review suggested queer undertones in the protagonists' bond, this interpretation is isolated and not supported by other sources. Therefore, the overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is assessed as N/A, indicating no identifiable depiction.
Based on available information, there is no indication of transsexual characters or themes present in 'The Long Walk, 2025'. Plot descriptions and web searches focus solely on a dystopian walking contest involving teenage boys, with no mention of transsexual elements. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adaptation of Stephen King's novel maintains the established genders of all characters. The source material and film consistently feature an all-male cast of participants, with no character's on-screen gender differing from their canonical portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.1
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