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Paths of Glory

1957·Movie
1h 28min·NR

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Masterful craft, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

It explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before!

A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Anti-War DramaHistorical Military FilmCourtroom DramaInjustice & CorruptionIntense & BleakMoral DilemmasCharacter-DrivenMasterful DirectionHumanitarian CritiquePsychological

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Paths of Glory legally?

Paths of Glory is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM+, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paths of Glory rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Paths of Glory?

1 h 28 min

Paths of Glory runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Paths of Glory based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paths of Glory?

Critics93
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 93 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Paths of Glory much the same way.

Was Paths of Glory a box office hit?

Budget$935,000
Box office$1 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $935,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Paths of Glory in?

EnglishLatinGerman

It was made in English, with some Latin, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Paths of Glory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paths of Glory in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paths of Glory use?

Kangaroo CourtAffably EvilArmchair MilitaryYou Have Failed MeAscended ExtraScrew the War, We're PartyingAristocrats Are EvilDeclining PromotionFailure Is the Only OptionLarge HamGlory HoundGlory Houndand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Paths of Glory, including Kangaroo Court, Affably Evil, Armchair Military.