The Way Back DVD

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 12882711Publication details: [United States] : Warner Bros., 2020.Edition: Widescreen edDescription: 1 videodisc (ca. 108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • DVD Way
LOC classification:
  • DVD Way
Online resources: Production credits:
  • Director, Gavin O'Connor.
Cast: Ben Affleck, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins, Da'Vinchi, Hayes Macarthur, Rachael Carpani, Glynn Turman, Lukas Gage, Melvin Gregg, Jeremy Ratchford.Summary: Jack Cunningham was a basketball star with a full university scholarship when he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, and drowning in alcoholism. When he is asked to coach the team at his alma mater, he reluctantly accepts. As the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront his demons. But will it be enough to heal the deep wounds of his past and set him on the road to redemption?Review: "...the irresistibly cheer-worthy basketball sequences and Affleck's resonant and authentic performance are more than enough to carry the day."--Richard RoeperReview: "Ben Affleck shoots, often scores and most importantly slam dunks a seriously gripping role in his new basketball drama"--USA TodayReview: "...you believe the idea of what Jack Gallagher is because you believe the man who plays him, Ben Affleck."--San Francisco ChronicleReview: "...turns out to be the perfect way back on-screen for Ben Affleck."--New York Post
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Release date: 05/19/2020

Director, Gavin O'Connor.

Ben Affleck, Janina Gavankar, Michaela Watkins, Da'Vinchi, Hayes Macarthur, Rachael Carpani, Glynn Turman, Lukas Gage, Melvin Gregg, Jeremy Ratchford.

Jack Cunningham was a basketball star with a full university scholarship when he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, and drowning in alcoholism. When he is asked to coach the team at his alma mater, he reluctantly accepts. As the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront his demons. But will it be enough to heal the deep wounds of his past and set him on the road to redemption?

"...the irresistibly cheer-worthy basketball sequences and Affleck's resonant and authentic performance are more than enough to carry the day."--Richard Roeper

"Ben Affleck shoots, often scores and most importantly slam dunks a seriously gripping role in his new basketball drama"--USA Today

"...you believe the idea of what Jack Gallagher is because you believe the man who plays him, Ben Affleck."--San Francisco Chronicle

"...turns out to be the perfect way back on-screen for Ben Affleck."--New York Post

CHVRS rating: 14A.

DVD.

English, French audio.

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