

Everything seemed so important then... even love!
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
The Way We Were (1973) is a drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, and Bradford Dillman. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 523 votes.

Barbra Streisand
Katie Morosky

Robert Redford
Hubbell Gardner

Bradford Dillman
J.J.

Lois Chiles
Carol Ann

Patrick O'Neal
George Bissinger

Viveca Lindfors
Paula Reisner

Allyn Ann McLerie
Rhea Edwards

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The Way We Were stars Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, and Lois Chiles, and was directed by Sydney Pollack.
The Way We Were has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.
The Way We Were was released in 1973.
The Way We Were is a drama and romance film.
The Way We Were holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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