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A Walk to Remember

2002
1h 41m
PG
7.3/10
229,610 votes
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30%
Tomatometer
35
35Metascore
DramaRomance

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Overview

In North Carolina especially in Beaufort a prank on a guy goes wrong and puts the student in the clinic. Carter, a famous student with no plans for the future, is held responsible and forced to join in after-school community service activities as consequence, which include starring as the lead in the play. And participating in these activities is J...

Director / Creator

Adam Shankman

Writers

Nicholas Sparks, Karen Janszen

Top Cast

Mandy Moore
Shane West
Peter Coyote
Box Office$41,281,092
Awards4 wins & 2 nominations total

About A Walk to Remember (2002)

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Overview

A Walk to Remember (2002) is a Drama and Romance film from United States. the film was directed by Adam Shankman from a screenplay by Nicholas Sparks and Karen Janszen. It runs 1 hour and 41 minutes and was produced primarily in English.

What it's about

In North Carolina especially in Beaufort a prank on a guy goes wrong and puts the student in the clinic. Carter, a famous student with no plans for the future, is held responsible and forced to join in after-school community service activities as consequence, which include starring as the lead in the play. And participating in these activities is Jamie Sullivan, the reverend's daughter who has great ambitions and nothing in common with Landon. When Landon decides he wants to take his activities seriously, he asks Jamie for help and begins to spend most of his time with her. But he starts to like her, that he did not expect to do. They relationship, much to the chagrin of Landon's old popular friends and Jamie's strict reverend father. But when a heart-breaking secret becomes known that puts their relationship to the test, it is then that Landon and Jamie realize the true meaning of love and fate.

Cast and crew

The film stars Mandy Moore, Shane West, and Peter Coyote in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Nicholas Sparks and Karen Janszen, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, A Walk to Remember holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 229,610 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 30%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 35/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 4 wins & 2 nominations total. These numbers place A Walk to Remember within the broader landscape of Drama and Romance cinema from 2002, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

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Why A Walk to Remember is worth knowing

If you enjoy Drama or Romance films, A Walk to Remember offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2002 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Mandy Moore and Shane West are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep A Walk to Remember on your watchlist for later.

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