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Paths of Glory

1957·Movie
1h 28min·NR
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Paths of Glory fingerprint

A , war movie: , but bittersweet.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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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 MasterpieceMilitary Courtroom DramaStark Black-and-White CinematographyInstitutional HypocrisyKubrick's Early VisionTragic HeroismWWI Historical RealismPolitical SatireMoral Integrity vs. Command Structure

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Paths of Glory?

In the United States, Paths of Glory streams on Prime, YouTube TV, MGM+, and MUBI, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90).

Will I feel good after watching Paths of Glory?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Paths of Glory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Kangaroo Court, Affably Evil, and Armchair Military.