The Way We Were (1973)
Kernel Score: 78% · 504 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1973-10-17
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch The Way We Were
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Way We Were parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Way We Were is a PG romantic drama set against McCarthy-era politics with mature political and relationship themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Barbra Streisand as Katie Morosky
- Robert Redford as Hubbell Gardner
- Bradford Dillman as J.J.
- Lois Chiles as Carol Ann
- Patrick O'Neal as George Bissinger
- Viveca Lindfors as Paula Reisner
- Allyn Ann McLerie as Rhea Edwards
- Murray Hamilton as Brooks Carpenter
- Herb Edelman as Bill Verso
- Diana Ewing as Vicki Bissinger
The Way We Were FAQ
Is The Way We Were good?
The Way We Were has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 504 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Way We Were?
In the US you can stream The Way We Were on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Way We Were OK for kids?
The Way We Were is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Way We Were is a PG romantic drama set against McCarthy-era politics with mature political and relationship themes.
What movies are like The Way We Were?
If you liked The Way We Were, try The Notebook, Trumbo, Chaplin and The Choice.