The Way We Were (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1973, The Way We Were is a drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 118 minutes. “Everything seemed so important then... even love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart.
Who’s in it. The Way We Were stars Barbra Streisand as Katie Morosky, Robert Redford as Hubbell Gardner, Bradford Dillman as J.J. and Lois Chiles as Carol Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Way We Were has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 We Were page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way We Were tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way We Were (1973)?
- In US, The Way We Were is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 We Were worth watching?
- The Way We Were holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Way We Were?
- The Way We Were stars Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles and Patrick O'Neal.
- When was The Way We Were released?
- The Way We Were was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.