The Way (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 3.7

The Way poster

Released in 2009, The Way is an action and adventure film directed by Vladimir Pasichnik, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Aleksey is an ordinary young man living in Russia during the 1990s. Like most of his contemporaries, he is looking for a way to survive. The easiest way is the way of crime. He joins a gang. Fortunately, his fate takes a sudden turn and he manages to find the right path. The film also addresses global terrorism, one of the most important and painful issues of today's world. The main characters of the film, together with their American colleagues, take part in a special operation to destroy a band of international terrorists and drug traffickers.

Who’s in it. The Way stars Michael Madsen as Commander, Oleg Taktarov as Polkovnik Dilov, Nikolay Valuev as Zver and Aleksandr Yatsko as Khomchik, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Way has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Way (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Way worth watching?
The Way holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Way?
The Way stars Michael Madsen, Oleg Taktarov, Nikolay Valuev, Aleksandr Yatsko and Ivan Kokorin.
When was The Way released?
The Way was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.