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Path to War

2003Movie2 h 45 min

DramaHistory
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ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%74%

An intriguing, layered drama movie about politics and history.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

He promised peace, but chose war.

A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Historical Account
  • Vietnam War
  • LBJ White House
  • Biographical
  • Social Commentary
  • Intrigue
  • Educational
  • Complex Narrative

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John Frankenheimer
Written by
Daniel Giat
Produced by
Guy Riedel
Music by
Gary Chang

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Facts

October 28, 2003 · 2 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
October 28, 2003
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Available in
84 countries

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