The Way Back
dir. Peter Weir
69
8 sourcesSynopsis
A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.
Critics consensus
It isn't as emotionally involving as it should be, but this Peter Weir epic offers sweeping ambition and strong performances to go with its grand visual spectacle.
Directed byPeter Weir
StarringEd Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, Gustaf Skarsgård
Written byPeter Weir, Keith R. Clarke
CinematographyRussell Boyd
EditingLee Smith
MusicBurkhard von Dallwitz
The Way Back
2010 · PG-13 · 2h 13m
Drama, Adventure, History
A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
It isn't as emotionally involving as it should be, but this Peter Weir epic offers sweeping ambition and strong performances to go with its grand visual spectacle.
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