The Way Back
“Their escape was just the beginning.”
Where to watch The Way Back in Canada
The Way Back is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.
About The Way Back
The Way Back is a 2010 movie in the Drama, Adventure and History genres, directed by Peter Weir, starring Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess and Saoirse Ronan. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,765 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Way Back in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Way Back trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Ed Harris
Mr. Smith
Jim Sturgess
Janusz Wieszczek
Saoirse Ronan
Irena Zielińska
Colin Farrell
Valka
Mark Strong
Andrei Khabarov
Gustaf Skarsgård
Andrejs Voss
Dejan Angelov
Andrei
Dragoș Bucur
Zoran
Sally Brunski
Janusz's Wife, 1939
Alexandru Potocean
Tomasz Horodinsky
Sebastian Urzendowsky
Kazik
Zahari Baharov
Interrogator
Ihor Hniezdilov
Bohdan
Stanislav Pishtalov
Commandant
Mariy Grigorov
Lazar
Nikolay Stanoev
Yuri
Stefan Shterev
Cook
Yordan Bikov
Garbage Eater #1
Ruslan Kupenov
Garbage Eater #2
Nikolay Mutafchiev
Guard #1
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Way Back in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Way Back on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is The Way Back on Netflix?+
The Way Back is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Way Back?+
The Way Back has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
Who stars in The Way Back?+
The Way Back stars Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell and Mark Strong.
When did The Way Back come out?+
The Way Back is a 2010 movie directed by Peter Weir.
What genre is The Way Back?+
The Way Back is Drama, Adventure and History film.
Who directed The Way Back?+
The Way Back was directed by Peter Weir.
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