The Way Back
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Synopsis
Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) once had a life filled with promise. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, triggered by an unspeakable loss, and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life. When he is asked to coach the basketball team at his alma mater, which has fallen far since his glory days, he reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself. As the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront the demons that have derailed him. But will it be enough to fill the void, heal the deep wounds of his past, and set him on the road to redemption?
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Al Madrigal
- Janina Gavankar
- Jeremy Radin
- Brandon Wilson
- Melvin Gregg
- Michaela Watkins
- Will Ropp
- T.K. Carter
- Glynn Turman
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- Mar 4, 2020
Modern Hollywood’s messiest comeback artist is finally ready to show his work on screen, and there isn’t a moment to waste. You can tell from the first minutes of “The Way Back” that construction worker Jack Cunningham is unlike any character Ben Affleck has ever played…
davidehrlichMar 6, 2020The "sad middle-aged drunk" phase of Affleck's career is truly a joy to watch. No one does this better than him.
Patrick WillemsMar 24, 2020ben affleck this whole movie be like: 🎵 hello darkness my old friend 🎵
maria - Mar 6, 2020
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% Metacritic Metascore: 68 IMDB: 7.2 82/100 Release Date: 06 March 2020 Distributor: Warner Bros Budget: $15M Worldwide Gross: $14.9M 2020 Ranked Jack Cunningham: "I realized then that he didn't love me. He only loved what I could do. So after that, I…
@Mr. LikeNov 20, 2020Better on the second watch. We need more sports dramas like this one.
Frandi PeraltaMar 25, 2020was hoping for a bit more detail in the writing here than simply serious, sadboi Bad News Bears but it mostly works and i really do respect that there's no grand gesture to affleck's performance. the impulse towards larger significance must be so tempting but he correctly…
Josh Lewis - Mar 7, 2020
definitely the most shower beers i've ever seen a movie character drink
estherMar 24, 2020For my taste this was too much basketball and not enough drinking. But when these movies are as sturdy as this one is, they can be quite the tonic.
matt lynchAug 22, 2020the way back is the basketball movie for bros with depression & uncut gems is the basketball movie for bros with anxiety
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- Stoofman likedThe Way Back
This movie just wasn't for me, as in, I prefer something fast paced, action etc. but I still appreciated it, that's why I'm giving it a "like," the story is honestly amazing, and seeing ALL the different character developments is really nice, his own backstory was just...wow🥲
Tyler Mazzola lovedThe Way BackLoved this movie but benny stay away JLo she’s mine.
majd likedThe Way Backwhat an actor ben is, my god.
- toro likedThe Way Back
one of my favorite performances from ben. never got the chance to watch this till now, and it sure didn’t disappoint. powerful storytelling, very dark energy, being an alcoholic is not a joke. i was telling him to stop drinking, that’s how hooked i got. incredible character development. a…
Jenaro D is "meh" onThe Way BackThis movie is good. But it’s a movie about moving past grief and trauma through the lens of basketball. It’s well written, shot very well, great music. It should have been about the grief, not a basketball movie with a subplot about losing a child. Missed opportunity. 6.1/10
Marrr likedThe Way BackUnsatisfactory ending but realistic! We all waited for a breakthrough movie and thought Ben's character was about to make a career on basketball but still a good movie. It feels more heartfelt this way.
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slay3rww likedThe Way BackSometimes the smart play is not the right play. We can’t change the past, what we can do is choose how we move forward. Every loss is another fight.
Halle lovedThe Way BackLoved this movie!! But ending could have definitely been better. Wish they would’ve finished out the story instead of leaving us guessing
GhostJayRKO likedThe Way BackI don’t think Ben Affleck misses much when it comes to movies. This was great. I haven’t seen it in a while or I might rate it higher.
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- ABAmanda Bley
Did not like the ending...
BFBob FreebornWe enjoyed this movie, credit to Ben Affleck for taking on a role that must have hit close to home for him. Glad to see him doing better.
KPkemar porterPretty good movie. Felt what they felt.
- LBLamar Bradford
The Way Back is not a basketball movie. Seriously, The Way Back is NOT a basketball movie. The film is a realistic look at a person trying to live day by day. Affleck’s portrayal is shockingly raw considering his personal life. If you are okay with a grounded movie with…
JFJudith K FortierBen afleck is phenomenal as usual!!
KMKaren MentzA little slow. I expected it to be more uplifting.
- JWJolissa Wallace
left a lot of things open at the end which made the movie kinda stupid
AIabdul ismailVery real, and helpful to recognize the problems/ habits we have.
SFSan Franpretty good movie, except maybe 20 of the last 30 minutes
Metacritic
Mar 5, 2020
Muscularly directed by Gavin O’Connor, whose facility with emotional dramas with sports connections goes as far back as 2004’s Miracle, The Way Back is elevated and transformed by one of Ben Affleck’s strongest and most convincing performances.
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
Mar 5, 2020
Let it be known that The Way Back – in which Ben Affleck plays a drunk who once walked away from basketball glory and is offered a chance at redemption when his old coach has a heart attack – is possibly the most melancholy sports movie ever made.
Jim Slotek
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Way Back (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's The Way Back (2020) about?
Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) once had a life filled with promise. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, triggered by an unspeakable loss, and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life. When he is asked to coach the basketball team at his alma mater, which has fallen far since his glory days, he reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself. As the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront the demons that have derailed him. But will it be enough to fill the void, heal the deep wounds of his past, and set him on the road to redemption?
Who's the cast of The Way Back (2020)?
- Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham
- Al Madrigal as Dan
- Janina Gavankar as Angela
- Jeremy Radin as Father Mark Whelan
- Brandon Wilson as Brandon
- Melvin Gregg as Marcus Parrish
- Michaela Watkins as Beth
- Will Ropp as Kenny Dawes
- T.K. Carter as Russ
- Glynn Turman as Doc
Who's the director behind The Way Back (2020)?
Gavin O'Connor directed The Way Back (2020).
Who produced The Way Back (2020)?
Gordon Gray, Jennifer Todd and Gavin O'Connor produced The Way Back (2020).
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