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The Way Back

2010·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
70
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A , adventure movie: , but personal, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Their escape was just the beginning.

A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.
Epic Survival TaleWWII Historical DramaHuman EnduranceGripping & BrutalVisually Stunning LandscapesPhilosophical JourneyTestament to FreedomSlow-Burn AdventureCharacter-Driven Epic

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Where can I stream The Way Back?

In the United States, The Way Back streams on Philo and MUBI, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is The Way Back worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 66).

Is The Way Back okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Way Back?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 4 for hopefulness.

Was The Way Back a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.