The Way Back (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2010, The Way Back is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Peter Weir, running about 133 minutes. “Their escape was just the beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the dawn of WWII, several men escape from a Russian gulag—to take a perilous and uncertain journey to freedom as they cross deserts, mountains and several nations.
Who’s in it. The Way Back stars Ed Harris as Mr. Smith, Saoirse Ronan as Irena Zielińska, Jim Sturgess as Janusz Wieszczek and Colin Farrell as Valka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Way Back has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way Back (2010)?
- In US, The Way Back is available to stream on YouTube TV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way Back worth watching?
- The Way Back holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Way Back?
- The Way Back stars Ed Harris, Saoirse Ronan, Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell and Mark Strong.
- When was The Way Back released?
- The Way Back was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.