How long is The Way We Were?

The Way We Were is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Way We Were rated?

The Way We Were is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Way We Were?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Way We Were (1973) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 534 TMDB members. Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.

Runtime: 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: October 17, 1973
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 534 votes
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Way We Were?: The Way We Were is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Way We Were rated?: The Way We Were is rated PG in the US.
Is The Way We Were a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Way We Were?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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