The Way Back 2020
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SplatA former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jack Cunningham
as Dan
as Beth
as Angela
as Doc
as Marcus Parrish
as Brandon Durrett
as Kenny Dawes
as Sam Garcia
as Chubbs Hendricks
Director:
Writer:
Brad Ingelsby
Stars:
Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, Janina Gavankar, Glynn Turman, Melvin Gregg, Brandon Wilson, Will Ropp, Fernando Luis Vega, Charles Lott, Jr.,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2020 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
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
as Jack Cunningham
as Dan
as Beth
as Angela
as Doc
as Marcus Parrish
as Brandon Durrett
as Kenny Dawes
as Sam Garcia
as Chubbs Hendricks
as Bobby Freeze
as Devon Childress
as Father Edward Devine
as Russ
as Diane
as Kurt
as Anne
as Gerry Norris
as Sal
as Coach Lombardo
as Matty (Bartender)
as Susan Norris
as Father Mark Whelan
as Ryan
as Sarah
as Sarah
as Miguel
as Sofia
as Sully - Ref #2
as Doctor
as Construction Worker #1
as Construction Worker #2
as David
as Liquor Store Owner
as Lead Referee
as Burly Man
as Employee
as Betty
as Haley
as Student
as Student
as Student
as Trinity Coach
as Gale
as Ken
as Pat
as Summit Coach
as Opposing Coach
as Female Friend - Nancy
as Referee
as Fish Scale Operator
as Bishop Bench Player
as Bishop Bench Player
as Bishop Bench Player
as Bishop Bench Player
as Ethan (uncredited)
as Basketball Player 7 (uncredited)
as Denise (uncredited)
as Cheerleader (uncredited)
as Mike Ball Boy (uncredited)
as Eric (uncredited)
as Basketball Player
as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
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