The Way

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The Way

PG-13

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

11/04/2011

2/4

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.

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Bruce DeMara

Toronto Star

11/04/2011

3/4

Estevez takes full advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery, dramatic skies and ancient architecture to give us moments of quiet wonder.

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Tom Long

Detroit News

10/21/2011

B-

Heartfelt if occasionally plodding.

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Robin Holabird

KUNR (Reno, NV)

Feb 26

"The Way" proves a low-key project, ignoring sex and violence and instead looking at a slow growth that happens by taking a break from rigid schedules and predictable days.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/26/2020

3.5/4.0

The Way beautifully weaves together the spiritual, tangible, and mundane aspects of life's journey .

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

11/26/2019

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

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Karen B

05/17/2023

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

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Cheryl

05/17/2023

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.

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Karen F

05/17/2023

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

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Laura

05/17/2023

It was wonderful! I especially liked the post interview!

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Gwen

05/17/2023

Wonderful story of life, death. grief and growth

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Mary S

@RT31692299 Mar 15

Absorbing character study of grief turned to celebration.

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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