The Way Back (2020)

Every loss is another fight.

The Way Back (2020) poster

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.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rob Simonsen
Cinematography: Eduard Grau
Editing: David Rosenbloom
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Pearl Street Films, Mayhem Pictures, Bron Studios
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

change, alcoholism, widower, basketball team, basketball coach, addiction recovery, dramatic, admiring

Trailer

The Way Back Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Way Back about?
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.
Who directed The Way Back?
The Way Back was directed by Gavin O'Connor.
Who stars in The Way Back?
The Way Back stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, Janina Gavankar, Glynn Turman, Melvin Gregg.
How long is The Way Back?
The Way Back has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Way Back?
The Way Back is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Way Back?
The Way Back had a budget of $23M.
How much did The Way Back gross?
The Way Back grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was The Way Back produced?
The Way Back was produced in United States of America, Canada.
What are the themes of The Way Back?
The themes of The Way Back include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Addiction and Recovery.