The Way Back
A 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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about The Way Back
Where can I watch The Way Back in the United States?
The Way Back is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Way Back?
The Way Back scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 66 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Way Back?
The Way Back stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, Janina Gavankar, and Glynn Turman. Gavin O'Connor is the director.
How long is The Way Back?
The Way Back runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did The Way Back come out?
The Way Back was released on March 5, 2020.
Which studio made The Way Back?
The Way Back was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Pearl Street Films, and Mayhem Pictures in the United States and Canada.
What was the budget for The Way Back?
The Way Back was made on a budget of $23,000,000.
How much did The Way Back make at the box office?
The Way Back grossed $14,590,514 worldwide, against a budget of $23,000,000.
What languages is The Way Back in?
The Way Back is in Italian and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.