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Walking Tall: The Payback 2007

★ 5.867 votes88 min📅 2007-02-20

"He's raising the stakes to new heights."

Returning to his once-peaceful hometown after years away, former Marine Nick Prescott finds a community drowning in corruption and violence. When the local crime syndicate tightens its grip, this reluctant hero decides he's had enough.

Director: Tripp Reed

Cast

Kevin Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo
Nick Prescott
Yvette Nipar
Yvette Nipar
Agent Kate Jensen
A.J. Buckley
A.J. Buckley
Harvey Morris
Bentley Mitchum
Bentley Mitchum
Walter Morris
Marc Macaulay
Marc Macaulay
Herb Sherman
Dell Johnson
Hap Worrell
Gail Cronauer
Gail Cronauer
Emma Prescott
Richard Dillard
Richard Dillard
Charlie Prescott
Brad Leland
Brad Leland
Mitch
Jennifer Sipes
Jennifer Sipes
Crystal Martin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walking Tall: The Payback (2007) about?

After returning to his hometown, Nick Prescott discovers it's been overrun by criminals. With no one else willing to act, he takes the law into his own hands, using fists and sheer willpower to dismantle the criminal empire threatening his community.

Who directed Walking Tall: The Payback?

Tripp Reed directed the film, delivering a raw and energetic action-packed narrative.

Who stars in Walking Tall: The Payback?

The film features Kevin Sorbo in the lead role, alongside Yvette Nipar, A.J. Buckley, Bentley Mitchum, and Marc Macaulay.

Is Walking Tall: The Payback (2007) worth watching?

As an action-packed crime thriller, it delivers solid entertainment with its revenge-driven plot and Kevin Sorbo's hard-hitting performance. While not groundbreaking, its straightforward approach makes it a satisfying watch for fans of gritty underdog stories.

How long is Walking Tall: The Payback?

Walking Tall: The Payback runs for 88 minutes.

About Walking Tall: The Payback (2007) — A Small Town's Fight for Justice in Kevin Sorbo's Action Thriller

Returning to his once-peaceful hometown after years away, former Marine Nick Prescott finds a community drowning in corruption and violence. When the local crime syndicate tightens its grip, this reluctant hero decides he's had enough. With nothing but sheer determination and a no-nonsense approach, Nick reclaims his hometown street by street, standing up to the drug dealers and thugs who've turned it into their personal playground.

Directed by Tripp Reed and headlined by Kevin Sorbo, Walking Tall: The Payback (2007) delivers high-energy action draped in gritty revenge storytelling. The film blends crime, adventure, and raw intensity, creating a fast-paced thriller that explores justice, second chances, and the cost of standing alone. Sorbo brings his trademark intensity to Nick, a man forced to choose between walking away and standing tall against insurmountable odds—one punch at a time.