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The Way

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
An American father travels to France to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling "El camino de Santiago" from France to Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
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A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,163
1,410
  • Director
    • Emilio Estevez
  • Writers
    • Emilio Estevez(written for the screen by)
    • Jack Hitt(book "Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route Into Spain")
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Deborah Kara Unger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Emilio Estevez
  • Writers
    • Emilio Estevez(written for the screen by)
    • Jack Hitt(book "Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route Into Spain")
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Deborah Kara Unger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 172User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, Tchéky Karyo, Simón Andreu, Stéphane Dausse, Alfonso Delgado, Antonio Gil, Víctor Molero, Ángela Molina, James Nesbitt, Joe Torrenueva, Yorick van Wageningen, Santi Prego, David Alexanian, Joan Díez, Carlos Leal, Manuel Calvo, Patxi Pérez, Jack Hitt, Coro El Encuento Burgos, Maximiano Benito Nebreda, and Milagros Alcalde Díez in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, Tchéky Karyo, and Spencer Garrett in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen and Deborah Kara Unger in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez and David Alexanian in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen and James Nesbitt in The Way (2010)
    Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, and Yorick van Wageningen in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, and Antonio Gil in The Way (2010)
    Emilio Estevez in The Way (2010)

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    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Tomas Tom
    Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez
    • Danielas Daniel
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Yorick van Wageningen
    Yorick van Wageningen
    • Joostas Joost
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Jackas Jack
    Romy Baskerville
    • Euniceas Eunice
    Renée Estevez
    Renée Estevez
    • Doreenas Doreen
    David Alexanian
    David Alexanian
    • Rogeras Roger
    William Holden
    • Calas Cal
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • Philas Phil
    Joe Torrenueva
    • Father Sandovalas Father Sandoval
    Tchéky Karyo
    Tchéky Karyo
    • Captain Henrias Captain Henri
    Stéphane Dausse
    • French Morticianas French Mortician
    Ángela Molina
    Ángela Molina
    • Angelicaas Angelica
    • (as Angela Molina)
    Simón Andreu
    Simón Andreu
    • Don Santiagoas Don Santiago
    Patxi Pérez
    • Waiteras Waiter
    Joan Díez
    • Carloas Carlo
    Carlos Leal
    Carlos Leal
    • Jeanas Jean
    • Director
      • Emilio Estevez
    • Writers
      • Emilio Estevez(written for the screen by)
      • Jack Hitt(book "Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route Into Spain")
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Martin Sheen originally suggested Michael Douglas or Mel Gibson for the lead role, but Emilio Estevez had written the main character's role specifically for his father.
    • Goofs
      Some shots used later in the movie are clearly given the views, locations around St Jean that would only be walked on Day 1 of the trek from St Jean into Spain.
    • Quotes

      Daniel: You don't choose a life, dad. You live one.

    • Soundtracks
      Country Road
      Written and Performed by James Taylor

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews172

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    It's not "The Way", it's "Our Own Way"
    This is surely Emilio Estevez's Masterwork, in the same way as was Costner's "Dances with Wolves". It is "The Quiet Epic"! The movie didn't require; Noise, CGI, Foul Language or Special Effects - all that it needed and got were; Across the Board Top Class Acting Performances and Brilliant Cinematography.

    Although, no longer a spring chicken, I spent over 2 hours completely engrossed in this film, alternating between tears and laughter. I found it was a movie made with such loving care that it encouraged, and enabled me, to share their experience and make my own life journey with them. My own emotions and life history became intermingled with theirs. I feel it was Emilio's intention for us all to take "Our Own Way".

    My main sadness is that so many people will be unable to see it at cinemas, as it has only been given a single weeks run to facilitate the usual glut of "So called Blockbusters". Movies like The Way need time to breathe, as "Word of Mouth" is the key to expanding Audience figures and the wider appreciation such a work deserves..
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    FAQ2

    • Why is there a flag of Japan on Tom's backpack?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2010 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Catalan
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • El camino
    • Filming locations
      • Burgos's Cathedral, Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Filmax Entertainment
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • Elixir Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,430,765
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $110,418
      • Oct 9, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,348,704
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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