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The Way Ahead

1944Movie1 h 55 minNR

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about history and war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares.

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Story

From Workers — To Warriors

A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.

Feels like

  • WWII Training
  • British War Film
  • Character Growth
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Social Commentary
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Hope Amidst Conflict
  • Historical Context
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Carol Reed
Written by
Peter Ustinov, Eric Ambler
Produced by
Stanley Haynes, Norman Walker, John Sutro
Music by
William Alwyn, Muir Mathieson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 9, 1944 · 1 h 55 min · NR

Released
June 9, 1944
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Way Ahead?"

Questions about The Way Ahead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Way Ahead?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCineverseXumo Play

In the United States, The Way Ahead streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, Filmtap, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Way Ahead worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Way Ahead okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Way Ahead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.