The Way Back (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, The Way Back is a drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor, running about 107 minutes. “Every loss is another fight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.
Who’s in it. The Way Back stars Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham, Al Madrigal as Dan, Michaela Watkins as Beth and Janina Gavankar as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Way Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2020)?
- In US, The Way Back is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.6 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 Back?
- The Way Back stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, Janina Gavankar and Glynn Turman.
- When was The Way Back released?
- The Way Back was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.