The Way We Were

Name: The Way We Were
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1973-10-17
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 7

1973 · Movie · PG · 118 min · ★ 7.0 · 62% critics

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During college in New York before World War II, a politically active student and a more easygoing classmate fall for each other despite their differences. Years later, after the war, they reunite and try to make their love work in a changed world, with politics and personal values testing them along the way.

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Years: 1973
Release date: 1973-10-17
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 118 min
Critic score: 62/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (515 votes)

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If you like classic, star-driven romance with sociopolitical tension, The Way We Were will likely land well; Not for you if you want a purely lighthearted love story, or if you disliked similar bittersweet romances like Love Story or Out of Africa.

Pros: memorable romance leads; strong period atmosphere; acclaimed soundtrack | Cons: uneven character motivations; messy pacing; polarizing lead performance