A Walk to Remember (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Walk to Remember is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Adam Shankman, starring Shane West and Mandy Moore. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $47.5 million worldwide on a $11.8 million budget. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $11.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Walk to Remember About?
The premise of A Walk to Remember without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In coastal North Carolina, Landon Carter, a rebellious high school senior, is forced to participate in community service where he meets Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Initially dismissive of her quiet faith and reserved nature, Landon finds himself drawn to Jamie's genuine kindness and unwavering optimism. As they grow closer, he discovers she carries a secret that profoundly impacts their relationship and challenges his understanding of love, faith, and the fragility of life. Their connection inspires a journey of self-discovery for both, leaving a lasting impact on their community.
A Walk to Remember Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rebellious teenager
- teen drama
- acting musician
- peer pressure
- initiation rite
- teenage love
- north carolina
- practical joke
- bully comeuppance
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- clique
- scene during opening credits
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- single parent
- single father
- redemption
- father son estrangement
- dating
- rebel
- christianity
- mother son relationship
- high school sweethearts
- father son relationship
- coming of age
- evangelical christianity
- teen romance
- star crossed lovers
- drama club
- based on novel
- underage drinking
- widower
- interracial friendship
- death of teenage girl
- death of young girl
- death of a girl
- overalls
- principal
- schoolteacher
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet camaro
- ford escape
- ford ltd crown victoria
- jeep
- jeep wagoneer
- jeep wrangler
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- tearjerker romance
- evangelical
- beaufort north carolina
- high school student
A Walk to Remember Cast
Shane West leads the cast, with Mandy Moore. Directed by Adam Shankman.
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Director Adam Shankman
More from Adam Shankman
More films directed by Adam Shankman, best-rated first: Hairspray, Stop! That! Train!, Disenchanted and What Men Want.
A Walk to Remember Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Walk to Remember 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 78% User score
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A Walk to Remember Plot Summary
What happens in A Walk to Remember from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When a prank on a fellow high-school student takes a wrong turn, the popular yet rebellious Landon Carter (Shane West) finds himself facing expulsion. His penalty requires him to engage in various after-school activities, such as tutoring underprivileged children and participating in the drama club’s spring musical. This unexpected turn of events forces him to interact with the reserved, bookish Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore), a girl he has known over the years but rarely spoken to. Although they occupy the same physical space, their vastly different social standings seem to create an insurmountable distance between them.
Full summary
The whole story of A Walk to Remember, scene by scene
A Walk to Remember Box Office & Budget
A Walk to Remember grossed $47.5 million worldwide on a $11.8 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $41.3 million came from the US and Canada and $6.2 million (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.5M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $41.3M
- International
- $6.2M
- Budget
- $11.8M
A Walk to Remember Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 6 clips.
- Teaser Galentine’s Day
- Clip Are You Scared?
- Clip God's Plan For Me
- Clip Secret Friends
How Well Do You Know A Walk to Remember?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Landon Carter's main consequence for his prank?
Cars in A Walk to Remember
28 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2001 Ford Escape.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Main role -
2001 Ford Escape Important role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1981 Jeep Wagoneer Important role
A Walk to Remember Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Un Paseo para Recordar” and “Séta a múltba”.
- Also known as
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- Un Paseo para Recordar
- Séta a múltba
- Le Temps d'un automne
- Įsimintinas kelias
- Поспішай кохати
- Пам'ятна прогулянка
- Поспішай любити
- A
- Памятные прогулки
- Nur mit Dir
- Um Amor para Recordar
- ウォーク・トゥ・リメンバー
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- 워크 투 리멤버
- I passi dell'amore
- 初恋的回忆
- Спеши любить
- Szkoła uczuć
- O iubire de neuitat
- Κεραυνοβόλος Ερωτας
- Uzaktaki Anılar
- סיפור אהבה בלתי נשכח
- Muistojen polku
- Dlouhá cesta
- Une promenade inoubliable
- Un Paseo Inolvidable
- 留住一片情
- Nezabudnuteľná cesta
- ก้าวสู่ฝันวันหัวใจพบรัก
- Bước Ngoặt Đáng Nhớ
- مشية للذكرى
- Un passeig per recordar
- Незабравимата
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A Walk to Remember FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Walk to Remember, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Walk to Remember?
A Walk to Remember runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was A Walk to Remember released?
A Walk to Remember was released on January 25, 2002.
Who directed A Walk to Remember?
A Walk to Remember was directed by Adam Shankman.
More films by Adam Shankman Who is in the cast of A Walk to Remember?
A Walk to Remember stars Shane West and Mandy Moore.
How much did A Walk to Remember make at the box office?
A Walk to Remember grossed $47.5 million worldwide ($41.3 million domestic, $6.2 million international) on a budget of $11.8 million.
How is A Walk to Remember rated?
A Walk to Remember has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Does A Walk to Remember have a post-credit scene?
No. A Walk to Remember has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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