THE WAY BACK - Official Trailer

Academy Award winner Ben Affleck stars in #TheWayBack, from Gavin O’Connor, Director of “The Accountant".


Back in high school, Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) had everything going for him. A basketball phenom, he could have punched his ticket to college or even the pros, but, instead, he chose to walk away from the game, forfeiting his future.

Jack’s glory days are long gone…but, as it turns out, not forgotten. Years later, he gets the chance to take back his life when he is asked to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. Jack reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself, and as the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may get his last shot at redemption.

Academy Award winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “The Accountant”) stars in “The Way Back,” directed by Gavin O’Connor (“The Accountant,” “Warrior”).

Gordon Gray, Jennifer Todd, Gavin O’Connor and Ravi Mehta produced the film, written by Brad Ingelsby. Robert J. Dohrmann, Brad Ingelsby, Kevin McCormick, Mark Ciardi, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth, and Madison Ainley served as executive producers.

“The Way Back” also stars Al Madrigal (“Night School”), Michaela Watkins (TV’s “Casual”), Janina Gavankar (TV’s “True Blood”), Glynn Turman (“Bumblebee”), Brandon Wilson, Will Ropp, Charles Lott Jr. and Melvin Gregg.

O’Connor’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Eduard Grau, production designer Keith P. Cunningham, editor David Rosenbloom, and costume designer Cindy Evans. The music is by composer Rob Simonsen.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in Association with BRON Creative, a Jennifer Todd Pictures/Mayhem Pictures/Film Tribe Production, a Gavin O’Connor Film, “The Way Back.” Slated for release on March 6, 2020, the film is being distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Rated R for “language including some sexual references.”

[ajosiahlee]

Ben is criminally underrated. Such a talent, people hate on him too much

[Brbaseball]

Trailer Song: Heavenly Father - Bon Iver

[erikdonchez]

“I spent a lot of time hurting myself. I made a lot of bad decisions. I’ve got a lot of regrets.”

Straight felt that so hard

[apoorvjoshi]

Looks like he acted his heart out for this. Hope he bounces back with this one.

[Nova-zvjz]

This looks like it’s gunna bring tears to my eyes

[thebigsad]

As someone who is sitting in Ben’s characters position, he perfectly encapsulates how it feels. Everyone who asks you how you are, you always say you’re fine, you spend your boring nights just drinking, at the bar or at home wasting away. Family becomes a second thought, something you ignore so often even though you care about them so much. This film is therapy and I thank the creators for what they have done for those who are struggling and need something to relate to when nothing else seems to work.

[joshnjericho]

Director of Warrior and The Accountant? You’ve got yourself a ticket sold.

[drstraange]

This movie means so much more considering how Ben's progressed above his alcohol addiction.

[nakulgoswami]

He's definitely going to kill it in this role knowing he himself had an alcohol problem.

[KevinRoditeli]

This seem like a personal / self-therapy for Ben. It gonna be a terrific performance.

[fluffy]

When your friend is wicked smart and leaves you back in Boston

[arshadeepsingh]

When your part of life actually becomes your art.More power to you Affleck

[jaysalvoro]

Damn- this movie really mirrors Ben’s life. He looks like he really put his heart to this. Hopefully this movie is gonna be good.

[JonathanSchaefer]

Song is Bon Iver: Heavenly Father - Syndey Opera House Acapella version

[tukaluna]

Is this like where Bruce decides to retire and in 20 years time he meets Terry McGinnis?

[calvinesodhiambo]

they had a chance to call this "Batman retires" but will let it slide

[ThaBlockisHotPodcast]

Feels like a reverse coach carter. Instead of the coach helping the kid’s, the kids are helping the coach.

[jtjdrums]

Going to miss him as Batfleck, but looking forward to seeing this.

[Sportbaxk]

To be honest I come back here a lot, this trailer and the song in the background really feels like therapy that’s actually helping me to find my WAY BACK.

[sebastianrai]

The trailer alone was intense, certainly felt something ...