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The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. Arthur Laurents adapted the screenplay from his own 1972 novel of the same name, which was based on his college days at Cornell University and his experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee .
- $5 million
- Marvin Hamlisch
- October 19, 1973
- Ray Stark
Oct 19, 1973 · Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford star as a couple who overcome their political and social differences in this Oscar-winning film set in post-WWII America. Watch the trailer, see photos, read reviews and trivia, and learn more about the plot and cast of The Way We Were.
- (27K)
- Drama, Romance
- Sydney Pollack
- 1973-10-19
The Way We Were. Set during the politically charged time of pre-WWII McCarthyism, a young couple with diametrically opposing views of politics, friendships and careers find it difficult to balance their private love and desires with their very public lives. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started ...
A love story between a young communist and a writer in the 1930s, with Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford as the main characters. The reviewer praises Streisand's performance and criticizes the film's plot and ending, which he calls implausible and bittersweet.
A classic love story of a Jewish activist and a WASP screenwriter in Hollywood, set against the backdrop of World War II and the blacklist. Critics praise the star power and the social commentary, but some find the plot contrived and the ending unsatisfying.
- (36)
- Romance
- PG