The Way It Is
The Way It Is
1982, English. Directed by Beverly Shaffer.
This sensitive drama examines the effects of divorce on a family, particularly on a twelve-year-old girl. Although Helen Murray's parents were divorced two years ago, Helen still hopes for a reconciliation.
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Brenda Rabkin
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How long is The Way It Is?
The Way It Is runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Way It Is on?
The Way It Is isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way It Is?
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Who directed The Way It Is?
The Way It Is (1982) was directed by Beverly Shaffer and stars Anick Faris, Stephanie Daniel, Shauna Wilkie.