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The Way

2010·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
PilgrimageFather-Son RelationshipSpiritual JourneyContemporary DramaPersonal TransformationCamino de SantiagoEnsemble CastScenicRedemption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Way

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Where can I stream The Way legally?

The Way is included with a subscription to Peacock, Angel Studios, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Way worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Way rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Way?

2 h 8 min

The Way runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Way?

Critics73
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Way much the same way.

What language is The Way in?

EnglishFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Spanish. Produced in Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Way?

40ADAEARATAUBEBOBZCACHCLCOCRDE+26

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Way in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Way, including Roguish Romani, Big Fun, Bait-and-Switch.