The Way

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The Way

PG-13

Released Oct 7, 2011

1h 55m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Tom Long

Detroit News

Heartfelt if occasionally plodding.

Rated: B-

Oct 21, 2011

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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

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Powerful. Profound. Personally transformative. Make your own pilgrimage to see The Way.

Nov 26, 2019

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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

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Karen B

Loved it!! Such a wonderful film and great cast!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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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

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Karen F

So heartwarming and touching. Really captures the spirituality and magic of The Camino!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Laura

It was wonderful! I especially liked the post interview!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Gwen

Wonderful story of life, death. grief and growth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Stephen C

1 hour and 55 minutes of drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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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: Icon Entertainment International, Filmax
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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