The Way Ahead
Seen it?1944 | 115 min | Drama, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or All Quiet on the Western Front, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carol Reed
- David NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
- Stanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
- James DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
- John LauriePvt. Luke
- Leslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
- Hugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
- Raymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
- Jimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer
- William HartnellSgt. Ned Fletcher
- Reginald TateThe Training Company Commanding Officer