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The Way Back

The Way Back

Their escape was just the beginning.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Way Back
  • Genres: Drama, Adventure, History
  • Release Date: 2010-11-22
  • Runtime: 133 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (1663 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $24,172,201
  • Production Companies: Exclusive Media, National Geographic Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Exclusive Films, Monolith Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.9216
  • Languages: English, Polish, Russian

Cast & Crew

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

as Mr. Smith

Jim Sturgess

Jim Sturgess

as Janusz Wieszczek

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

as Irena Zielińska

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

as Valka

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

as Andrei Khabarov

Gustaf Skarsgård

Gustaf Skarsgård

as Andrejs Voss

Dejan Angelov

Dejan Angelov

as Andrei

Dragoș Bucur

Dragoș Bucur

as Zoran

Sally Brunski

Sally Brunski

as Janusz's Wife, 1939

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

as Tomasz Horodinsky

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Way Back Movie Trailer [HD]

External Links

Keywords

escapeworld war iisoviet unionanti-communismindiagulagamericanthugbased on memoir or autobiographycommunismpolitical repressionussr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Way Back?

The Way Back is a Drama, Adventure, History movie directed by . It was released on 2010-11-22.

Who are the main actors in The Way Back?

The main cast includes Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, .

Where can I watch The Way Back online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Way Back is available.

Is The Way Back based on a true story?

Their escape was just the beginning.

What is the IMDb rating of The Way Back?

The Way Back has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1663 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Way Back?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $24,172,201 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Way Back?

The soundtrack was composed by Exclusive Media, National Geographic Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Exclusive Films, Monolith Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Way Back filmed?

The Way Back was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Way Back?

The total runtime of The Way Back is 133 minutes.

Is The Way Back suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Way Back?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Way Back.

Does The Way Back have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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