Andres Gomez
7/10It is always a pleasure to watch one of Ed Harris movies. The plot hooks you and the staging is impressive but the movie is not as thrilling as it could have been.
Reviewed on November 26, 2013
The Way Back(2010)
Their escape was just the beginning.
7.0(1,813)2h 13m2010-11-22
DramaAdventureHistory
The Way Back Synopsis
A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.
The Way Back (2010) is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Peter Weir, released on November 22, 2010 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan and Colin Farrell. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,813 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Weir
- Writers:
- Peter Weir, Slavomir Rawicz, Keith R. Clarke
- Producers:
- Keith Clark, Peter Weir, Nigel Sinclair
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Burkhard von Dallwitz
- Production:
- Exclusive Media, National Geographic Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Exclusive Films, Monolith Films
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,172,201
- Status:
- Released
The Way Back (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Way Back before you stream it.
The Way Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Harris
as Mr. Smith
Jim Sturgess
as Janusz Wieszczek
Saoirse Ronan
as Irena Zielińska
Colin Farrell
as Valka
Mark Strong
as Andrei Khabarov
Gustaf Skarsgård
as Andrejs Voss
Dejan Angelov
as Andrei
Dragoș Bucur
as Zoran
Sally Brunski
as Janusz's Wife, 1939
Alexandru Potocean
as Tomasz Horodinsky
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Kazik
Zahari Baharov
as Interrogator
Key crew
Directed by Peter Weir, written by Peter Weir, Slavomir Rawicz and Keith R. Clarke, produced by Keith Clark, Peter Weir and Nigel Sinclair.
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The Way Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,813 ratings.
Wuchak
8/10***Better to die free than live under the shackles of communism*** "The Way Back" (2010) takes place circa 1940-42 and details a group's mad escape from a Siberian gulag through the cold, desolate Soviet wilderness into Mongolia, across the great Gobi desert, through mountainous Tibet and ultimately freedom in India. The film was inspired by Slavomir Rawicz' popular book "The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to…
Reviewed on October 23, 2019
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The Way Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way Back online?
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The Way Back (2010) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Way Back?
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The main cast of The Way Back (2010) includes Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell and Mark Strong. The film was directed by Peter Weir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Way Back released?
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The Way Back was released on November 22, 2010 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The Way Back worth watching?
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The Way Back (2010) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,813 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Way Back?
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