The Way We Were
“Everything seemed so important then... even love!”
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Way We Were
The Way We Were is a 1973 English-language drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Way We Were was produced by Tom Ward Enterprises, Columbia Pictures, and Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 17, 1973, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers
- Arthur Laurents
- Release date
- October 17, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $50 million
- Production
- Tom Ward Enterprises, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
The Way We Were cast & crew
The Way We Were was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Arthur Laurents.
The cast features Barbra Streisand as Katie Morosky, Robert Redford as Hubbell Gardner, Bradford Dillman as J.J., Lois Chiles as Carol Ann, Patrick O'Neal as George Bissinger, and Viveca Lindfors as Paula Reisner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Harry Stradling Jr., and it was produced by Ray Stark.
Is The Way We Were worth watching?
The Way We Were holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 515 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Way We Were is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Way We Were
The Way We Were isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Way We Were
Barbra Streisand
Katie Morosky
Robert Redford
Hubbell Gardner
Bradford Dillman
J.J.
Lois Chiles
Carol Ann
Patrick O'Neal
George Bissinger
Viveca Lindfors
Paula Reisner
Allyn Ann McLerie
Rhea Edwards
Murray Hamilton
Brooks Carpenter
Herb Edelman
Bill Verso
Diana Ewing
Vicki Bissinger
Sally Kirkland
Pony Dunbar
Marcia Mae Jones
Peggy Vanderbilt
The Way We Were — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Way We Were in United States?
The Way We Were is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Way We Were in?
The Way We Were is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Way We Were?
The Way We Were runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is The Way We Were rated?
The Way We Were is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 515 ratings.
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