The Way Back(2010)
“Their escape was just the beginning.”
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.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
Exclusive Media
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Ed Harris
as Mr. Smith
Jim Sturgess
as Janusz Wieszczek
Saoirse Ronan
as Irena Zielińska
Colin Farrell
as Valka
Mark Strong
as Andrei Khabarov
Gustaf Skarsgård
as Andrejs Voss
Dejan Angelov
as Andrei
Dragoș Bucur
as Zoran
Sally Brunski
as Janusz's Wife, 1939
Alexandru Potocean
as Tomasz Horodinsky
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Kazik
Zahari Baharov
as Interrogator
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
Exclusive Media • National Geographic Films • Image Nation Abu Dhabi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way Back?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Way Back (2010).
What is The Way Back about?▼
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.
Who directed The Way Back?▼
The Way Back was directed by Peter Weir and released in 2010. It is a drama, adventure, history film.
How long is The Way Back?▼
The Way Back has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in The Way Back?▼
The cast of The Way Back includes Ed Harris as Mr. Smith, Jim Sturgess as Janusz Wieszczek, Saoirse Ronan as Irena Zielińska, Colin Farrell as Valka, Mark Strong as Andrei Khabarov and more.
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