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The Way

Release Date: Friday, October 7, 2011 Limited

Director: Emilio Estevez

Starring: Martin Sheen James Nesbitt Deborah Kara Unger Emilio Estevez

PG-13 Comedy N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St. James. Driven by his profound sadness and desire to understand his son better, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage, leaving his "California bubble life" behind.
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Who is making The Way – Crew List

A look at The Way behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Emilio Estevez last helmed The Public and Bobby. The film's writer Emilio Estevez last penned The Public and Bobby.

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Production – What we know about the The Way

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Key Facts

  • "The Way" was filmed entirely in Spain and France along the actual Camino de Santiago.

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some thematic elements, drug use and smoking
Runtime
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Tagline
You Don't Choose A Life. You Live One.
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Language
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The Way Release Date: When was the film released?

The Way was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 7 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 30 theaters. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Real Steel, The Ides of March and Dirty Girl. As a limited release, The Way was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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