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The Way (2010)

“You don't choose a life. You live one.”

7.1/10 · 675 votes 2h 8m pg-13 ComedyAdventureDrama

#57 of 247 films from 2010 #718 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Emilio Estevez · Written by Emilio Estevez, Jack Hitt

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Overview

When his son dies while hiking the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the Pyrenees, Tom flies to France to claim the remains. Looking for insights into his estranged child’s life, he decides to complete the 500-mile mountain trek to Spain. Tom soon joins up with other travelers and realizes they’re all searching for something.

Cast

Martin Sheenas Tom
Emilio Estevezas Daniel
Deborah Kara Ungeras Sarah
Yorick van Wageningenas Joost
James Nesbittas Jack
Tchéky Karyoas Captain Henri
Ángela Molinaas Angelica
Carlos Lealas Jean
Simón Andreuas Don Santiago
Eusebio Lázaroas El Ramón
Antonio Gilas Ishmael
Spencer Garrettas Phil
Matt Clarkas Padre Frank
Renée Estevezas Doreen

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 2010
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) — longer as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$13,900,000
IMDbtt1441912

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Questions

How long is The Way?
The Way runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is The Way worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 675 votes, which places it #57 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 77%) and #718 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Way?
The Way was directed by Emilio Estevez.
Who stars in The Way?
Martin Sheen as Tom; Emilio Estevez as Daniel; Deborah Kara Unger as Sarah; Yorick van Wageningen as Joost; James Nesbitt as Jack; Tchéky Karyo as Captain Henri.
What is The Way rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Way?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/38952.

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