Paths of Glory
Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1957 ·
Paths of Glory (1957) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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- 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 a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #66 (8.4/10) — Paths of Glory remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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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