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The Way Back

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2020

5.5

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1h 48min

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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.

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Original Title

The Way Back

Runtime (Duration)

1h 48min

Directors

Critics & Audience Score

5.5

Total Votes

1,323

Release Year

2020

Country

United States of America, Canada

Production Budget

$23M

Box Office Revenue

$14.6M

Profit / Loss Analysis

-$8.4M

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Casting

Actors

Jack Cunningham

Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins

Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar

Brandon Durrett

Fernando Luis Vega

Fernando Luis Vega

Charles Lott, Jr.

Chubbs Hendricks

Devon Childress

Father Edward Devine

Rachael Carpani

Rachael Carpani

Nancy Linehan Charles

Nancy Linehan Charles

Jeremy Ratchford

Jeremy Ratchford

Matty (Bartender)

Father Mark Whelan

Emelia Golfieri

Yeniffer Behrens

Yeniffer Behrens

Crew

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kaitlyn Taaffe Cronholm

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Aaron L. Gilbert

Aaron L. Gilbert

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kevin McCormick

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Steven A. Morrow

Steven A. Morrow

Craig Dollinger

SET DECORATION BUYER

David Rosenbloom

UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER

UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER

SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Brittany Hapner

Keith P. Cunningham

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Editor Reviews

Harper Reid
Rating: 4
4
October 10, 2025
Ben Affleck delivers a raw and deeply moving performance in 'The Way Back' as Jack Cunningham, a former basketball star battling alcoholism who gets a second chance coaching his alma mater's team. This isn't a typical underdog sports story; it's a profound character study about grief, addiction, and the long road to recovery. The basketball serves as a backdrop, a catalyst for Jack's journey, but the real heart of the film lies in his struggle and his gradual reconnection with himself and others. It's a powerful and often heartbreaking look at the human spirit's capacity for resilience, even in the darkest of times.
Bay Ellington
Rating: 4
4
May 13, 2025
Ben Affleck stars as a man battling addiction who is asked to coach the basketball team at his former high school. As he mentors the young players, he begins to confront his own past traumas, including his relationship with his family. The film portrays how stepping into a coaching role can be a form of redemption and a way to act as a positive, guiding figure for others, even when struggling yourself. Ben Affleck underwent significant physical training and worked with addiction specialists to prepare for the role, aiming for an authentic portrayal.