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The Way

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
35K
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POPULARITY
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Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
An American father travels to France to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling "El camino de Santiago" from France to Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
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A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.

  • Director
    • Emilio Estevez
  • Writers
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Jack Hitt
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Deborah Kara Unger
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,864
    349
    • Director
      • Emilio Estevez
    • Writers
      • Emilio Estevez
      • Jack Hitt
    • Stars
      • Martin Sheen
      • Emilio Estevez
      • Deborah Kara Unger
    • 187User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    The Way: True Fraud
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    The Way: Miracles
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    The Way: It Wears Off
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    The Way: Tapas
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    The Way: The Truth
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    The Way: Martin Sheen On The Idea Behind The Story Of The Film
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    The Way: Emilio Estevez On Working With Martin Sheen
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    Photos78

    Martin Sheen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, Alfonso Delgado, Joe Torrenueva, Yorick van Wageningen, Santi Prego, David Alexanian, and Carlos Leal in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, Tchéky Karyo, and Spencer Garrett in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen and Deborah Kara Unger in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez and David Alexanian in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen and James Nesbitt in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, and Antonio Gil in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez in The Way (2010)

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    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Tom
    Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez
    • Daniel
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sarah
    Yorick van Wageningen
    Yorick van Wageningen
    • Joost
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Jack
    Romy Baskerville
    • Eunice
    Renée Estevez
    Renée Estevez
    • Doreen
    David Alexanian
    David Alexanian
    • Roger
    William Holden
    • Cal
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • Phil
    Joe Torrenueva
    • Father Sandoval
    Tchéky Karyo
    Tchéky Karyo
    • Captain Henri
    Stéphane Dausse
    • French Mortician
    Ángela Molina
    Ángela Molina
    • Angelica
    • (as Angela Molina)
    Simón Andreu
    Simón Andreu
    • Don Santiago
    Patxi Pérez
    • Waiter
    Joan Díez
    • Carlo
    Carlos Leal
    Carlos Leal
    • Jean
    • Director
      • Emilio Estevez
    • Writers
      • Emilio Estevez
      • Jack Hitt
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    • Trivia
      Martin Sheen originally suggested Michael Douglas or Mel Gibson for the lead role, but Emilio Estevez had written the main character's role specifically for his father and refused to make the film if Martin Sheen did not take part in it. During a screening of the film, Estevez turned to Sheen and said jokingly, "When Michael Douglas sees this, he'll fire his agent."
    • Goofs
      Some shots used later in the movie are clearly given the views, locations around St Jean that would only be walked on Day 1 of the trek from St Jean into Spain.
    • Quotes

      Daniel: You don't choose a life, dad. You live one.

    • Soundtracks
      Country Road
      Written and Performed by James Taylor

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews187

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    Featured review
    7/10
    My way or ...
    ... my sons way. Emilio Estevez has shown on numerous occasions, that he seems to be the more sensible one. Then again comparing him to Charlie Sheen (and his recent outbursts nonetheless) would be unfair to his brother. And while Martin Sheen also took on another surname to make it in Hollywood (Charlie and Martin succeeded), Emilio chose to keep his name, even though it may have blocked some doors for him.

    For this movie he reunites with his father (not the first time he's directing him, but the toughest shoot he put him through yet). It's a very personal story about loss and finding one's way. The title is apt then and the journey ahead of the characters may be long, but also very insightful. Great acting and great locations make this a movie that will make you sentimental for sure.
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    • Aug 3, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2010 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Catalan
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Chuyến Hành Hương
    • Filming locations
      • Burgos's Cathedral, Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Filmax Entertainment
      • e2 Films
      • Elixir Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,998,213
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $110,418
      • Oct 9, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,916,152
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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