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The Way We Were
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The Way We Were

1973 · 118 min Drama Romance
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Sydney Pollack

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Katie Morosky

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Hubbell Gardner

Bradford Dillman

Bradford Dillman

J.J.

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Carol Ann

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

George Bissinger

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Paula Reisner

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

Rhea Edwards

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Brooks Carpenter

Herb Edelman

Herb Edelman

Bill Verso

Diana Ewing

Diana Ewing

Vicki Bissinger

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