The Way Out (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, The Way Out is a drama film directed by Petr Václav, running about 103 minutes. “The society's prejudices, exclusion from opportunities to obtain legal work.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Way Out tells a story of a young Romani couple, Zaneta and David, the parents of little Janicka. Their efforts to live a decent and dignified life run up against the "Romani social trap," which is racism, the society's prejudices, exclusion from opportunities to obtain legal work, the lack of necessary qualifications, difficult communication with officials, debts and the miserable life conditions connected with the environment, lifestyle and traditional values of their ethnicity. David wants to protect his family, even at the expense of committing a crime. But Zaneta finds inner strength to defy the unfavorable situation in a different way. Will they overcome the existential problems that start to take apart their relationship? Is it worthwhile for them to continue to Honor their own values and family traditions? And will their "way out" be only another "escape" for them, or a promise to change their lives?
Who’s in it. The Way Out stars Klaudia Dudová as Žaneta, David Ištok as David, Mária Ferencová-Zajacová as Andrea and Milan Cifra as Marian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Way Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way Out (2014)?
- In US, The Way Out is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way Out worth watching?
- The Way Out holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Way Out?
- The Way Out stars Klaudia Dudová, David Ištok, Mária Ferencová-Zajacová, Milan Cifra and Natálie Hlaváčová.
- When was The Way Out released?
- The Way Out was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.