The Way Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 28, 2020

The Way Back

Release Date: Friday, March 6, 2020 Theaters Tuesday, March 24, 2020 VOD / Digital

Director: Gavin O'Connor

Starring: Ben Affleck • Janina Gavankar • Rachael Carpani • Hayes MacArthur • T.K. Carter

R Drama N/A

3.64 / 5.0

70% WILL SEE 30% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A former high school basketball phenomenon, struggling with alcoholism, is offered a coaching job at his alma mater. As the team starts to win, he may have a reason to confront his old demons. But will it be enough to set him on the road to redemption?

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Who is making The Way Back – Crew List

A look at The Way Back behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gavin O'Connor last helmed The Accountant 2 and The Accountant. The film's writer Brad Ingelsby last penned Echo Valley and Our Friend.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Screenwriter: Brad Ingelsby
Producers: Gordon Gray
Ravi Mehta
Jennifer Todd

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Way Back

Key Facts

The movie has an 83% certified fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes (3/28/2020).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2020

Completed

Changed The Way Back movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Oct 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout including some sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Has-Been, Torrance
Language: English

The Way Back Trailers and Clips

The Way Back

Official Trailer

The Way Back Release Date: When was the film released?

The Way Back was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 6 , 2020. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Onward, Hope Gap and Swallow.

The Way Back Digital Release Date

The Way Back is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.