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Paths of Glory

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1957 ·

Short answer

Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

Yes. Paths of Glory (1957) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Age rating
NR (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Kirk Douglas , Ralph Meeker , Adolphe Menjou , George Macready , Wayne Morris , Richard Anderson , Joe Turkel , Christiane Kubrick , Jerry Hausner , Peter Capell
Streaming
YouTube TV, MUBI
Language
English

Also known as La Patrulla Infernal Senderos de gloria Les Sentiers de la gloire Wege zum Ruhm Glória Feita de Sangue 突撃 영광의 길 光荣之路

Where to watch

  • YouTube TV
  • MUBI

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Where to watch Paths of Glory by country

Country Streaming on
India MGM+
Japan U-NEXT
South Korea Wavve
United Kingdom MGM+
United States YouTube TV, MUBI

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

    Yes — Paths of Glory earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #66 (8.4/10) — Paths of Glory remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Paths of Glory about?

    A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

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    Paths of Glory: frequently asked questions

    Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

    Yes. Paths of Glory (1957) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Paths of Glory?

    In the United States, Paths of Glory streams on YouTube TV, MUBI with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MGM+ in India; U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea; MGM+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Paths of Glory?

    Paths of Glory runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

    What is Paths of Glory rated?

    Paths of Glory is rated NR in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Paths of Glory?

    Paths of Glory is directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready, Wayne Morris.

    What is the Metascore for Paths of Glory?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Paths of Glory is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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