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The Way

Play trailer Poster for The Way PG-13 Released Oct 7, 2011 1h 55m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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An American father travels to France to claim the body of his estranged son, who was killed on the trek through the Pyrenees.
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It may be a little too deliberately paced for more impatient viewers, but The Way is a worthy effort from writer/director Emilio Estevez, balancing heartfelt emotion with clear-eyed drama that resists cheap sentiment.

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Rick Groen Globe and Mail Okay, since the destination is preordained, what does the script do en route? Estevez's answer is two-fold: minor episodic adventures + incessantly repeated montages. Rated: 2/4 Nov 4, 2011 Full Review Bruce DeMara Toronto Star Estevez takes full advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery, dramatic skies and ancient architecture to give us moments of quiet wonder. Rated: 3/4 Nov 4, 2011 Full Review Tom Long Detroit News Heartfelt if occasionally plodding. Rated: B- Oct 21, 2011 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The Way beautifully weaves together the spiritual, tangible, and mundane aspects of life's journey . Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Powerful. Profound. Personally transformative. Make your own pilgrimage to see The Way. Nov 26, 2019 Full Review Brandy McDonnell The Oklahoman "The Way" offers an array of life-affirming spiritual messages that will resonate with filmgoers of different faiths and walks of life. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 8, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Karen B Loved it!! Such a wonderful film and great cast!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Cheryl The movie really makes you think, and you witness how others touch our lives... family, friends, and even strangers can touch us deeply. It depicts a wonderful journey of broken people searching, finding, healing, and loving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Karen F So heartwarming and touching. Really captures the spirituality and magic of The Camino! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Laura It was wonderful! I especially liked the post interview! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Gwen Wonderful story of life, death. grief and growth Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Pete Q So much to say about this movie - really hard to put my thoughts into words. Before I first saw it, I was expecting some great revelation of what Faith is and what Faith should be. And, tbh, I left completely underwhelmed. Since then - maybe 13 years ago, I have watched this movie maybe 20 or 30 times. Each time I watch it, it moves me and I understand more. What I've learned is that Faith is Individual. Each of us has our own personal relationship with God. There is no 'one size' for all. Many will see this and will be moved by it as I am. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An American father travels to France to claim the body of his estranged son, who was killed on the trek through the Pyrenees.
Director
Emilio Estevez
Producer
David Alexanian, Emilio Estevez, Julio Fernández
Screenwriter
Emilio Estevez
Distributor
Icon Entertainment International
Production Co
Filmax, Icon Entertainment International
Rating
PG-13 (Smoking|Drug Use|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.7K
Runtime
1h 55m
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