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The Way Ahead

1944·Movie
1h 55min·NR
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
WWII TrainingBritish War FilmCharacter GrowthEnsemble CastSocial CommentaryRealistic PortrayalHope Amidst ConflictHistorical ContextEmotional Resonance

Crew

Directed by:
Carol Reed, Frank Bevis
Written by:
Peter Ustinov, Eric Ambler, Eric Ambler
Produced by:
Stanley Haynes, Irene Howard, Norman Walker
Composed by:
Muir Mathieson, William Alwyn, C. C. Stevens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Way Ahead legally?

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The Way Ahead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Way Ahead worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Way Ahead rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Way Ahead?

1 h 55 min

The Way Ahead runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Way Ahead?

Critics100
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Way Ahead higher (100) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Way Ahead in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Way Ahead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Way Ahead in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.