The Way Back (2010) movie poster

The Way Back (2010)

"Their escape was just the beginning."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 70% (RT: 73%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaAdventureHistory

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Runtime
2h 13m
Country
Poland, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,726 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Ed Harris as Mr. Smith
Jim Sturgess as Janusz Wieszczek
Saoirse Ronan as Irena Zieliล„ska
Colin Farrell as Valka
Mark Strong as Andrei Khabarov
Gustaf Skarsgรฅrd as Andrejs Voss
Dejan Angelov as Andrei
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,726 votes. Critics gave it 70%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Way Back was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Ed Harris spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Way Back is a 2010 drama, adventure, history film directed by Peter Weir. 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. The film has been rated by 1,726 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Way Back delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Way Back (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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