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The Way

2010Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic647.1Rotten Tomatoes82%83%

A deeply moving, wholesome adventure movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

You don't choose a life. You live one.

When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something.

Feels like

  • Pilgrimage
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Contemporary Drama
  • Personal Transformation
  • Camino de Santiago
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Scenic
  • Redemption

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Emilio Estevez
Written by
Emilio Estevez, Jack Hitt
Produced by
Emilio Estevez, David Alexanian, Julio Fernández
Music by
Tyler Bates

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

Facts

September 10, 2010 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
September 10, 2010
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
Spain, United States
Box office
$14 million
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Roguish Romani, Big Fun, Bait-and-Switch +9

  • Roguish Romani
  • Big Fun
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Metaphorically True
  • Jerkass
  • Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
  • It's Always Mardi Gras in New Orleans
  • Muse Abuse
  • Irony
  • Pilgrimage
  • It's the Journey That Counts
  • Abortion Fallout Drama

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Way

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Way?

PeacockAngel StudiosPeacock Premium+FILMBOX+ NowWonder Project

In the United States, The Way streams on Peacock, Angel Studios, FILMBOX+ Now, and Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Way worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The Way okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Way plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Way good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Way use?

Roguish RomaniBig FunBait-and-SwitchMetaphorically TrueJerkassBury Me Not on the Lone PrairieIt's Always Mardi Gras in New OrleansMuse AbuseIronyPilgrimageIt's the Journey That CountsAbortion Fallout Dramaand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Roguish Romani, Big Fun, and Bait-and-Switch.