The Way (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2010, The Way is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Emilio Estevez, running about 128 minutes. “You don't choose a life. You live one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something.
Who’s in it. The Way stars Martin Sheen as Tom, Emilio Estevez as Daniel, Deborah Kara Unger as Sarah and Yorick van Wageningen as Joost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Way has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Angel Studios, Peacock Premium Plus and FilmBox Live 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way (2010)?
- In US, The Way is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Angel Studios and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 worth watching?
- The Way holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Way?
- The Way stars Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Deborah Kara Unger, Yorick van Wageningen and James Nesbitt.
- When was The Way released?
- The Way was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.