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The Way Back

  • 2020
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
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Ben Affleck in The Way Back (2020)
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 spiralling 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?
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Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may ge... Read allJack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.

  • Director
    • Gavin O'Connor
  • Writer
    • Brad Ingelsby
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Al Madrigal
    • Janina Gavankar
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,415
    292
    • Director
      • Gavin O'Connor
    • Writer
      • Brad Ingelsby
    • Stars
      • Ben Affleck
      • Al Madrigal
      • Janina Gavankar
    • 370User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Jack
    Al Madrigal
    Al Madrigal
    • Dan
    Janina Gavankar
    Janina Gavankar
    • Angela
    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Beth
    Brandon Wilson
    Brandon Wilson
    • Brandon Durrett
    Will Ropp
    Will Ropp
    • Kenny Dawes
    Fernando Luis Vega
    Fernando Luis Vega
    • Sam Garcia
    Charles Lott Jr.
    • Chubbs Hendricks
    Melvin Gregg
    Melvin Gregg
    • Marcus Parrish
    Ben Irving
    • Bobby Freeze
    Jeremy Radin
    Jeremy Radin
    • Father Mark Whelan
    John Aylward
    John Aylward
    • Father Edward Devine
    Da'Vinchi
    Da'Vinchi
    • Devon Childress
    Matthew Glave
    Matthew Glave
    • Coach Lombardo
    Nico David
    Nico David
    • Ryan
    Todd Stashwick
    Todd Stashwick
    • Kurt
    Chris Bruno
    Chris Bruno
    • Sal
    Emelia Golfieri
    Emelia Golfieri
    • Sarah
    • Director
      • Gavin O'Connor
    • Writer
      • Brad Ingelsby
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    • Trivia
      Ben Affleck gained 30 lbs for his role.
    • Quotes

      Jack Cunningham: You want to know why they're leaving you open? It's because they don't think you can hit the ocean from the beach.

    • Connections
      Featured in SportsCenter: Episode #42.50 (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Backsliding Fearlessly
      Written by Ian Hunter (as Ian Hunter Patterson)

      Performed by Mott the Hoople

      Courtesy of Island Records Ltd. and Atlantic Recording Corp.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews370

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    Featured review
    7/10
    What is this movie about?
    There is no doubt Ben Affleck did a GREAT job... but this is probably the only thing I will remember about the movie. The story completely lacks of originality, neglects the side characters and tends to stereotype and simplify the main character.
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    • peter-laganis
    • Apr 15, 2020

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Has-Been
    • Filming locations
      • Chaffey High School, Ontario, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • BRON Studios
      • Jennifer Todd Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,590,514
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,170,315
      • Mar 8, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,490,514
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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