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The Way We Were

1973Movie1 h 58 minPG

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic617.4Rotten Tomatoes65%81%

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad drama movie about history and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Everything seemed so important then... even love!

Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Relationship Drama
  • Political Tensions
  • Character-Driven
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Emotional Depth
  • Iconic Performances

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Sydney Pollack
Written by
Arthur Laurents
Produced by
Ray Stark
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch

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Facts

October 17, 1973 · 1 h 58 min · PG

Released
October 17, 1973
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
81 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Betty and Veronica, Bittersweet Ending, Did Not Get the Girl +9

  • Betty and Veronica
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Jews Love to Argue
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Princely Young Man
  • Red Scare
  • Shirtless Scene
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Stepford Smiler
  • Tsundere
  • Soapbox Sadie

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Way We Were?"

Questions about The Way We Were

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Where can I stream The Way We Were?

YouTube TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Way We Were streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Way We Were worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is The Way We Were okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Way We Were good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Way We Were plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Way We Were a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$50 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.