The Way Back
2011, English. Directed by Peter Weir.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Way Back
The Way Back is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter WeirDirector
- Ed HarrisMr. Smith
- Jim SturgessJanusz Wieszczek
- Saoirse RonanIrena Zielińska
- Colin FarrellValka
- Mark StrongAndrei Khabarov
- Gustaf SkarsgårdAndrejs Voss
- Dejan AngelovAndrei
- Dragoș BucurZoran
- Sally BrunskiJanusz's Wife, 1939
- Alexandru PotoceanTomasz Horodinsky
- Sebastian UrzendowskyKazik
- Zahari BaharovInterrogator
Details
- Released
- 4 March 2011
- Country
- Poland, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Weir, Keith R. Clarke
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $24M
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What The Way Back is based on
The Way Back is based on The Long Walk, a memoir or autobiography by Sławomir Rawicz.
Memoir or autobiography
The Long Walk
By Sławomir Rawicz
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The Way Back: quick answers
Is The Way Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,843 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Way Back?
The Way Back runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Way Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Way Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Way Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Way Back is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Way Back on?
The Way Back is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way Back?
If you liked The Way Back, try Seven Years in Tibet, The Physician, Against the Ice.
Who directed The Way Back?
The Way Back (2011) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan.
What is The Way Back based on?
The Way Back is based on The Long Walk, a memoir or autobiography by Sławomir Rawicz.