The Way We Were

1973 • 1h 58m •

Drama Romance

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★ 7.0/10

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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.

"Everything seemed so important then... even love!"

Top Billed 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

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W Wuchak Verified TMDB Critic

2019-08-14

***A radical Left-winger falls in love with a more conservative WASP on the verge of WW2 and post-war***

A disparate couple meets in college in 1937, New York, and then reignite after the war. Katie (Barbra Streisand) is an uber-Liberal while Hubbell (Robert Redford) is more levelheaded about politics. He becomes a writer in Hollywood during the blacklist investigations of the late 40s wherein Katie’s activism threatens his social life and career. The story closes in 1957.

“The Way We Were” (1973) is a classic drama/romance, much acclaimed in its day. The vibe is similar to “Lov...