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The Way Back (2010)

Movie133minsRated M

Where to watch The Way Back in Australia

The Way Back is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 13 November 2026.

About The Way Back

A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.

Year
2010
Genres
Drama, Adventure, History
Runtime
133mins
Rated
M
Director
Peter Weir

The Way Back release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Way Back

  • Ed Harrisas Mr. Smith
  • Jim Sturgessas Janusz Wieszczek
  • Saoirse Ronanas Irena Zielińska
  • Colin Farrellas Valka
  • Mark Strongas Andrei Khabarov
  • Gustaf Skarsgårdas Andrejs Voss
  • Dejan Angelovas Andrei
  • Dragoș Bucuras Zoran
  • Sally Brunskias Janusz's Wife, 1939
  • Alexandru Potoceanas Tomasz Horodinsky
  • Sebastian Urzendowskyas Kazik
  • Zahari Baharovas Interrogator
  • Ihor Hniezdilovas Bohdan
  • Stanislav Pishtalovas Commandant
  • Mariy Grigorovas Lazar
Director
Peter Weir
Screenplay
Peter Weir, Keith R. Clarke
Novel
Slavomir Rawicz
Producer
Nigel Sinclair, Peter Weir, Joni Levin, Keith Clark
Original Music Composer
Burkhard von Dallwitz
Director of Photography
Russell Boyd

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Way Back trailer

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Can I watch The Way Back for free in Australia?

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Can I rent or buy The Way Back in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Way Back in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $9.99) and Fetch TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $9.99).