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Cast
Ralph Waite
as John Walton
Jon Walmsley
as Jason Walton
Judy Norton
as Mary Ellen Walton-Willard-Jones
Mary Elizabeth McDonough
as Erin Walton Northridge
Eric Scott
as Ben Walton
David W. Harper
as Jim-Bob Walton
Kami Cotler
as Elizabeth Walton
Joe Conley
as Ike Godsey
Ronnie Claire Edwards
as Corabeth Walton Godsey
Ellen Corby
as Esther Walton
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1982
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorHarry Harris
WritersKathleen Hite, Earl Hamner, Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
About A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain
Most of the Waltons have split up in the days approaching Thanksgiving 1947. But most of the family begins to arrive at Walton's Mountain begging with John-Boy recovering from a case of writers block in New York followed by Jason now a struggling musician as well as John Walton whom tries to get everyone together for the special event for Elizabeth, while newlyweds Erin and Paul plan to move out of the Walton homestead.
Directed by Harry Harris, A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain leans on a strong ensemble — Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1982.
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