The Way Back poster

The Way Back( 2020)

TV-MADrama
67%
User
Score

Every loss is another fight.

Overview

A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. cast image

      Ben Affleck

      Jack Cunningham

    2. cast image

      Al Madrigal

      Dan

    3. cast image

      Michaela Watkins

      Beth

    4. cast image

      Janina Gavankar

      Angela

    5. cast image

      Glynn Turman

      Doc

    6. cast image

      Melvin Gregg

      Marcus Parrish

    7. cast image

      Brandon Wilson

      Brandon Durrett

    8. cast image

      Will Ropp

      Kenny Dawes

    9. cast image

      Fernando Luis Vega

      Sam Garcia

    10. cast image

      Charles Lott, Jr.

      Chubbs Hendricks

    11. cast image

      Ben Irving

      Bobby Freeze

    12. cast image

      da'Vinchi

      Devon Childress

    13. cast image

      John Aylward

      Father Edward Devine

    14. cast image

      T.K. Carter

      Russ

    15. cast image

      Rachael Carpani

      Diane

    16. cast image

      Todd Stashwick

      Kurt

    17. cast image

      Nancy Linehan Charles

      Anne

    18. cast image

      Dan Lauria

      Gerry Norris

    19. cast image

      Chris Bruno

      Sal

    20. cast image

      Matthew Glave

      Coach Lombardo

    21. cast image

      Jeremy Ratchford

      Matty (Bartender)

    22. cast image

      Jayne Taini

      Susan Norris

    23. cast image

      Jeremy Radin

      Father Mark Whelan

    24. cast image

      Nico David

      Ryan

    25. cast image

      Emelia Golfieri

      Sarah

    26. cast image

      Layla Golfieri

      Sarah

    27. cast image

      Sal Velez Jr.

      Miguel

    28. cast image

      Yeniffer Behrens

      Sofia

    29. cast image

      Eric Tate

      Sully - Ref #2

    30. cast image

      Christine Horn

      Doctor

    31. cast image

      Josh Latzer

      Construction Worker #1

    32. cast image

      Manny Streetz

      Construction Worker #2

    33. cast image

      Justice Alan

      David

    34. cast image

      Jay Abdo

      Liquor Store Owner

    35. cast image

      Joshua Hubbard

      Lead Referee

    36. cast image

      James P. Harkins

      Burly Man

    37. cast image

      Mike G.

      Employee

    38. cast image

      April Adams

      Betty

    39. cast image

      Chieko Hidaka

      Haley

    40. cast image

      Bronwen O'Connor

      Student

    41. cast image

      Charlotte Evelyn Williams

      Student

    42. cast image

      Kayla Diaz

      Student

    43. cast image

      Doc Jacobs

      Trinity Coach

    44. cast image

      Marlene Forte

      Gale

    45. cast image

      Shay Roundtree

      Ken

    46. cast image

      Chad Mountain

      Pat

    47. cast image

      Sandy Fletcher

      Summit Coach

    48. cast image

      Noah Ballou

      Opposing Coach

    49. cast image

      Cynthia Rose Hall

      Female Friend - Nancy

    50. cast image

      Calvin Barber

      Referee

    51. cast image

      Dino Lauro

      Fish Scale Operator

    52. cast image

      Roman Mathis

      Bishop Bench Player

    53. cast image

      Herbert Morales

      Bishop Bench Player

    54. cast image

      Mateo Ortiz

      Bishop Bench Player

    55. cast image

      Tyler O'Malley

      Bishop Bench Player

    56. cast image

      Tom Archdeacon

      Ethan (uncredited)

    57. cast image

      Brian Nuesi

      Basketball Player 7 (uncredited)

    58. cast image

      Edelyn Okano

      Denise (uncredited)

    59. cast image

      Carly Schneider

      Cheerleader (uncredited)

    60. cast image

      Caleb Thomas

      Mike Ball Boy (uncredited)

    61. cast image

      Hayes MacArthur

      Eric (uncredited)

    62. cast image

      Alexander Tassopoulos

      Basketball Player

    63. cast image

      Mason Blomberg

      Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 2Discussion
    M

    A review by Manuel São Bento

    7
    Written by Manuel São Bento on Tue Mar 31 2020
    If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I’m not the greatest fan of inspirational sports dramas, but I also never disliked one. They all follow this storytelling formula that everyone recognizes, but it’s always successful. The protagonist is a miserable human being due to some tragic past. He gets another shot at life, usually an underdog situation, and he ultimately overcomes whatever challenge is thrown at him, including his addictions if he has any. Everyone lives “happily ever after”, and the viewer leaves the theater with a smil...

    Media

    Videos 3Backdrops 19Posters 43

    Recommendations

    1. The Way Back

      The Way Back70%

    2. The Way Back68%

    3. The Way Way Back

      The Way Way Back71%

    4. Genitori vs influencer

      Genitori vs influencer58%

    5. Hoop Dreams

      Hoop Dreams76%

    6. House Party

      House Party57%

    7. Capone

      Capone50%

    8. Ana

      Ana63%

    9. The Windermere Children

      The Windermere Children75%

    10. Perfumes

      Perfumes64%

    11. Bent

      Bent53%

    12. Sweet Country

      Sweet Country67%

    13. Permanent Vacation

      Permanent Vacation59%

    14. Here and Now

      Here and Now52%

    15. Sono solo fantasmi

      Sono solo fantasmi52%

    16. Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me

      Massimo Troisi: Somebody Down There Likes Me78%

    17. Heart Parade

      Heart Parade59%

    18. A Simple Wish

      A Simple Wish55%

    19. Judy & Punch

      Judy & Punch62%

    20. The Elephant Queen

      The Elephant Queen74%

    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    23000000.00

    Revenue

    14590514.00

    Keywords

    • change
    • alcoholism
    • widower
    • basketball team
    • basketball coach
    • addiction recovery
    • dramatic
    • admiring