Movie

The Way We Were

“Everything seemed so important then... even love!”

★ 7.0(517)19731h 58m

The Way We Were is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Way We Were

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Good to know

Director: Sydney Pollack
Release date: 1973-10-17
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $50,000,000
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Tom Ward Enterprises

The Way We Were — trailer

About The Way We Were

The Way We Were is a 1973 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford and Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 517 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Way We Were in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Barbra Streisand

Katie Morosky

Robert Redford

Hubbell Gardner

Bradford Dillman

J.J.

Lois Chiles

Carol Ann

Patrick O'Neal

George Bissinger

Viveca Lindfors

Paula Reisner

Allyn Ann McLerie

Rhea Edwards

Murray Hamilton

Brooks Carpenter

Herb Edelman

Bill Verso

Diana Ewing

Vicki Bissinger

Sally Kirkland

Pony Dunbar

Marcia Mae Jones

Peggy Vanderbilt

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookpoliticsmelancholyanti-communismmccarthyism1940s1950sromantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Way We Were in Germany?+

In Germany, The Way We Were is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Way We Were on Netflix?+

The Way We Were is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Way We Were?+

The Way We Were has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Way We Were?+

The Way We Were stars Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles and Patrick O'Neal.

When did The Way We Were come out?+

The Way We Were is a 1973 movie directed by Sydney Pollack.

What genre is The Way We Were?+

The Way We Were is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Way We Were?+

The Way We Were was directed by Sydney Pollack.