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The Only Way (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1970, The Only Way is a drama and war film directed by Bent Christensen, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. In April 1940, the armies of Nazi Germany invaded Denmark. The Danish government promised peaceful cooperation on the condition that Denmark s Jews remain free. The Nazi s agreed. In October, 1943, the agreement was broken...This is the true and magnificent saga of Denmark s valorous actions to save Danish Jews from Nazi extermination at peril of death!

Who’s in it. The Only Way stars Jane Seymour as Lillian Stein, Ebbe Rode as Leo Stein, Helle Virkner as Ruth Stein and Martin Potter as Morten Jensen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Only Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Way page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Only Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Only Way (1970)?
In US, The Only Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Only Way worth watching?
The Only Way holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Only Way?
The Only Way stars Jane Seymour, Ebbe Rode, Helle Virkner, Martin Potter and Bendt Rothe.
When was The Only Way released?
The Only Way was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.