The Way Back

Director Gavin O'Connor

Genre Drama | Sport

Cast Ben Affleck, Rachael Carpani, Hayes MacArthur, Al Madrigal

Rating R

Release Date March 6th, 2020

“A former HS basketball phenom, struggling with alcoholism, is offered a coaching job at his alma mater. As the team starts to win, he may have a reason to confront his old demons. But will it be enough to set him on the road to redemption?”

From talented director Gavin O'Connor, the man behind Pride and Glory, Warrior (one of my favorites), and The Accountant, The Way Back tells the story of a former HS basketball phenom who is struggling with alcoholism, is offered a coaching job at his alma mater. As the team starts to win, he may have a reason to confront his old demons. But will it be enough to set him on the road to redemption? Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Way Back:

• Director Gavin O'Connor left The Suicide Squad (2021) to finish working on this movie.

• The movie's original title was The Has-Been.