"The Way Back" is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Ben Affleck. The film tells the story of Jack Cunningham, a former high school basketball star who is now struggling with alcohol addiction and a failed marriage. When he is asked to coach his alma mater's basketball team, he reluctantly agrees and begins to find purpose and redemption through the team's success on the court. Along the way, he must confront his personal demons and past traumas in order to move forward and find hope for his future. The film received critical acclaim for Affleck's performance and its authentic portrayal of addiction and recovery.
