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The Way Back

PG-1320102h 13mPeter Weir
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%

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"Their escape was just the beginning."

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.

DramaAdventureHistory
EscapeWorld War IiSoviet UnionAnti-communismIndiaGulagAmericanThugBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyCommunism

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Way Back (2010) 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 stars in The Way Back?

The Way Back stars Ed Harris (Mr. Smith), Jim Sturgess (Janusz Wieszczek), Saoirse Ronan (Irena Zielińska), Colin Farrell (Valka), Mark Strong (Andrei Khabarov). The film was directed by Peter Weir.

How long is The Way Back?

The Way Back has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Way Back worth watching?

The Way Back holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, Adventure, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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