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Where was The Way We Were filmed?

1974 film, directed by Sydney Pollack.

  • Malibu

The story is set in New York, about 2,413 miles (3,883 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York; California
Filmed in
Malibu
Distance
About 2,413 miles (3,883 km) between New York and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 218 miles (350 km) between California and the nearest filming location.
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About The Way We Were

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Released
1974
Director
Sydney Pollack
Cast
Barbra StreisandRobert RedfordBradford DillmanLois ChilesPatrick O'NealViveca LindforsHerb EdelmanSally KirklandJames WoodsSusan Blakely
Genre
RomanceDrama
Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner are college students from different backgrounds.

As their paths cross, Katie admires Hubbell's good looks, athleticism and talent at writing.

Despite the differences, Hubbell and Katie quietly admire one another.

Famous lines from The Way We Were

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I know that.Hubbell
  • I'll change.Katie
  • Well then, why?Katie
  • Well, then why?Katie
  • Yeah, in the Cokes.Hubbell

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