The Way Back 2010

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56 Reviews

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A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.

Ed Harris

as Mr. Smith

Jim Sturgess

as Janusz Wieszczek

Saoirse Ronan

as Irena Zielińska

Colin Farrell

as Valka

Mark Strong

as Andrei Khabarov

Gustaf Skarsgård

as Andrejs Voss

Dejan Angelov

as Andrei

Dragoș Bucur

as Zoran

Sally Brunski

as Janusz's Wife, 1939

Alexandru Potocean

as Tomasz Horodinsky

Director:

Peter Weir

Writer:

Peter Weir, Slavomir Rawicz, Keith R. Clarke

Genres:

Drama,Adventure,History

Release Date:

2010 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

133 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Way Back

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ed Harris

as Mr. Smith

Jim Sturgess

as Janusz Wieszczek

Saoirse Ronan

as Irena Zielińska

Colin Farrell

as Valka

Mark Strong

as Andrei Khabarov

Gustaf Skarsgård

as Andrejs Voss

Dejan Angelov

as Andrei

Dragoș Bucur

as Zoran

Sally Brunski

as Janusz's Wife, 1939

Alexandru Potocean

as Tomasz Horodinsky

Zahari Baharov

as Interrogator

Ihor Hniezdilov

as Bohdan

Stanislav Pishtalov

as Commandant

Mariy Grigorov

as Lazar

Nikolay Stanoev

as Yuri

Stefan Shterev

as Cook

Yordan Bikov

as Garbage Eater #1

Ruslan Kupenov

as Garbage Eater #2

Nikolay Mutafchiev

as Guard #1

Valentin Ganev

as Guard #2

Anton Trendafilov

as Steam Man

Pearce Quigley

as The Professor

Sattar Dikambayev

as Mongolian Horseman

Hal Yamanouchi

as Official

Meglena Karalambova

as Janusz's Wife, 1989

Irinei Konstantinov

as Janusz, 1989

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