The Way Back

Name: The Way Back
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, Janina Gavankar, Glynn Turman

Every loss is another fight.

20201h 48m6.6(1,348 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

The Way Back (2020) is a drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor. It stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, and Michaela Watkins. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,348 votes.

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Director

Gavin O'Connor

Cast

Ben Affleck

Jack Cunningham

Al Madrigal

Dan

Michaela Watkins

Beth

Janina Gavankar

Angela

Glynn Turman

Doc

Melvin Gregg

Marcus Parrish

Brandon Wilson

Brandon Durrett

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way Back

Where can I watch The Way Back?

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Who stars in The Way Back?

The Way Back stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar, and was directed by Gavin O'Connor.

How long is The Way Back?

The Way Back has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did The Way Back come out?

The Way Back was released in 2020.

What genre is The Way Back?

The Way Back is a drama film.

Is The Way Back worth watching?

The Way Back holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.