A Walk to Remember

"It all comes down to who's by your side."

2002 1h 42m EN

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7.7

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★7.7TMDB · 4,348

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as well as a very big secret she must keep from Landon.

“It all comes down to who's by your side.”

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Cast

Mandy Moore
Jamie Sullivan
Shane West
Landon Carter
Peter Coyote
Reverend Sullivan
Daryl Hannah
Cynthia Carter
Lauren German
Belinda
Clayne Crawford
Dean
Paz de la Huerta
Tracie
Matt Lutz
Clay Gephardt

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Shankman
Writers: Karen Janszen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam Shankman, shot by Julio Macat. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mervyn Warren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Emma E. Hickox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Mandy Moore and Shane West and Peter Coyote carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It all comes down to who's by your side.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0281358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adam Shankman directs. Julio Macat behind the camera. Mervyn Warren scores. Emma E. Hickox cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Directed by Adam Shankman, shot by Julio Macat. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mervyn Warren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Emma E. Hickox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mandy Moore and Shane West and Peter Coyote carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It all comes down to who's by your side.".
8IMDB entry: tt0281358 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 20 themes, including "high school", "based on novel or book", "theatre group", "north carolina".
10Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Julio Macat
Original score: Mervyn Warren
Editing: Emma E. Hickox
Production design: Doug Hall
Costume design: Doug Hall
Makeup / hair: Jeff Goodwin
VFX supervisor: Mark Dornfeld
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $11,800,000
Box office: $47,494,916
Return: 402% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: A Walk to Remember (2002)

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tmdb516161672024-09-02
★ 9/10
This film is unfairly criticized by the critics, as it is truly phenomenal from start to finish, providing everything you could ask for in a movie. Mandy Moore delivers a stunning and emotionally charged performance that will keep you engaged throughout the entire film. Her portrayal is both captivating and moving, showcasing the depth of her talent. Personally, this movie ranks among my top 25 films of all time. While there may be some plot holes and issues that some viewers may not appreciate, the music is outstanding and the storyline itself is intriguing. The cast, including both lead actors and supporting roles, deliver exceptional performances that help drive the narrative forward. Despite any flaws, I believe this movie is unfairly dismissed and deserves more recognition for its quality.

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