The Way Back (2020 film)

The Way Back (titled Finding the Way Back in the United Kingdom and Ireland) is a 2020 American sports drama film that tells the story of an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to coach the basketball team of a high school where he was a star. Directed by Gavin O'Connor; Written by Brad Inglesby; Produced by Gavin O'Connor, Gordon Gray, Jennifer Todd and Ravi Metha One shot for a second chance Jack Cunningham You want to know why they're leaving you open? It's because they don't think you can hit the ocean from the beach. A lot of times hurting myself trying to hurt my father. Dialogue Jack Cunningham: She has other things maybe she ought to be worrying about instead of worrying about how much I drink. I mean, she needs to worry about staying out of her fucking refrigerator. Beth: Nice. Jack Cunningham: She's losing a huge war against the refrigerator. Beth: What are you talking about? Jack... Jack Cunningham: She needs to find the fucking treadmill. Beth: Stop it. That is so mean. She's my friend. Jack Cunningham: Well, she should mind her business. Beth: Okay. Jack Cunningham: That's why I don't come here, 'cause it always turns to... [angrily shoves a beer can off the counter] Which one of the 20 bedrooms am I supposed to be staying in? Beth: Take the second one on the left. Jack Cunningham: Come late to the game, you don't play. We'll talk about it at practice tomorrow. Marcus: What are you talking about? I'm four minutes late. Jack Cunningham: You know what? Forget about tomorrow. Go home, you're off the team. Marcus: Coach Dan, what the hell is his problem? I'm barely fucking late. Coach Dan: You heard Coach, Marcus. Go home. Marcus: Are you serious right now?! I'm barely fucking late! Y'all are so stupid, man! This dumbass team! [tosses his duffel bag at the locker] Cast Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham Al Madrigal as Dan Michaela Watkins as Beth Janina Gavankar as Angela Glynn Turman as Doc John Aylward as Father Edward Devine Todd Stashwick as Kurt Brandon Wilson as Brandon Durrett Melvin Gregg as Marcus Parrish Will Ropp as Kenny Dawes Hayes MacArthur as Eric T. K. Carter as Russ Durrett Da'Vinchi as Devon Childress Jeremy Ratchford as Matty Rachael Carpani as Diane External links The Way Back (2020 film) 8544498 The Way Back Category:2020 films Category:2020s American films Category:Drama films Category:American basketball films Category:High school films Category:Films about alcoholism