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Walking Tall Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Walking Tall movies in order
Last updated: November 13 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Walking Tall tells the story of a lawman who cleans up a corrupt town with a big stick, inspired by real-life sheriff Buford Pusser. Here is the complete watch order.
The original Walking Tall in 1973 was a surprise hit, dramatizing Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser's war on moonshiners, gamblers and crooked officials. It led to two sequels, a TV movie and a short-lived TV series. In 2004, Dwayne Johnson starred in a modern remake, which itself spawned two direct-to-video sequels starring Kevin Sorbo.
π Release Order
Release order covers both the original Pusser saga and the later remake series.
- Walking Tall (1973)
- Walking Tall Part 2 (1975)
- Walking Tall: Final Chapter (1977)
- A Real American Hero (1978)
- Walking Tall (1981)
- Walking Tall (2004)
- Walking Tall: The Payback (2007)
- Walking Tall: Lone Justice (2007)
The franchise splits neatly into two eras. The 1970s films follow Buford Pusser, while the 2000s films start fresh with new characters.
π Story Chronology
Chronologically, the Pusser story comes first, followed by the remake and the Kevin Sorbo sequels about Nick Prescott.
- Walking Tall (1973)
- Walking Tall Part 2 (1975)
- Walking Tall: Final Chapter (1977)
- A Real American Hero (1978)
- Walking Tall (1981)
- Walking Tall (2004)
- Walking Tall: The Payback (2007)
- Walking Tall: Lone Justice (2007)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Release order and story order match, so you can watch straight through. For the most powerful experience, start with the 1973 original and its two sequels, which form a gritty trilogy grounded in real events. If you prefer modern action, Dwayne Johnson's 2004 remake is a lean, crowd-pleasing standalone. The 2007 sequels share the name but follow a different hero, so treat them as optional.
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