The Way Back
2020, English. Directed by Gavin O'Connor.
Every loss is another fight.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,380 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Way Back
The Way Back is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gavin O'ConnorDirector
- Ben AffleckJack Cunningham
- Al MadrigalDan
- Michaela WatkinsBeth
- Janina GavankarAngela
- Glynn TurmanDoc
- Melvin GreggMarcus Parrish
- Brandon WilsonBrandon Durrett
- Will RoppKenny Dawes
- Fernando Luis VegaSam Garcia
- Charles Lott, Jr.Chubbs Hendricks
- Ben IrvingBobby Freeze
- Da'VinchiDevon Childress
Details
- Released
- 5 March 2020
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Brad Ingelsby
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $15M
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The Way Back: quick answers
Is The Way Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,380 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Way Back?
The Way Back runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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 R 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 JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way Back?
If you liked The Way Back, try Things We Lost in the Fire, Priscilla, Fathers and Daughters.
Who directed The Way Back?
The Way Back (2020) was directed by Gavin O'Connor and stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins.