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The Way Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Their escape was just the beginning

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Last modified: Jan. 17, 2011

The Way Back

Release Date: Friday, January 21, 2011 Theaters

Director: Peter Weir

Starring: Saoirse Ronan Colin Farrell Ed Harris Jim Sturgess Mark Strong

PG-13 Drama 2 hrs, 12 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Based on a memoir by Slavomir Rawicz about his escape from a Siberian gulag and subsequent 4000-mile walk to freedom in India.
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Drama

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Who stars in The Way Back – Cast List

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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 Peter Weir last helmed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and Dead Poets Society. The film's writer Peter Weir last penned Shantaram (Series) and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

Director
Peter Weir
Screenwriter
Producers
Duncan Henderson
Joni Levin
Nigel Sinclair
Peter Weir

Production – What we know about the The Way Back

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Key Facts

  • Based on the memoir "The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom" by Slavomir Rawicz.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violent content, depiction of physical hardships, a nude image and brief strong language
Runtime
2 hrs, 12 m
Tagline
Their escape was just the beginning
Also known as
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Language
English
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The Way Back Trailers and Clips

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The Way Back

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

The Way Back was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 21 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 650 theaters. There were five other movies released on the same date, including No Strings Attached, The Housemaid and The Company Men.

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