Intro

"The Long Walk" presents a dystopian competition where young men must participate in a grueling endurance test that pushes the human body and mind to their absolute limits. The story follows Ray Garraty and other contestants, including Peter McVries, Hank Olson, and Baker, as they embark on a walking marathon with simple but brutal rules: maintain a speed of at least three miles per hour or face elimination. What begins as a contest for money and glory quickly transforms into a psychological and physical nightmare where participants realize the true stakes. The Major oversees this televised event that was originally designed to inspire everyday people, but has evolved into something far more sinister. As warnings accumulate and contestants begin to understand that this is truly "walk or die," they must confront not only their physical limitations but also the moral implications of a system that treats human life as entertainment. The film explores themes of survival, human endurance, societal spectacle, and the price of competition in a world where there can be only one winner and no finish line in sight.