Now, before we get into the full breakdown of how you can watch 'The Way Back' right now, here are some quick facts about the Exclusive Media, National Geographic Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Exclusive Films, Monolith Films adventure flick. The Way Back starring Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 13 min. The release date of the movie is January 21st, 2011. The movie received a user score of 70/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 1,678 verified users.
Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "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."
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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Way Back' on each platform when they are available. 'The Way Back' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Spectrum On Demand, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Prime Video, Hoopla, Prime Video, and Prime Video with Ads in the US.
'The Way Back' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on January 21st, 2011
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
April 19th, 2011
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