The Real Glory (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, The Real Glory is an action, drama and war film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 97 minutes. “Always outnumbered, never outfought” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fort Mysang, southern Philippine Islands, under US rule, 1906. A small group of army officers and native troops resist the fierce and treacherous attacks of the ruthless Alisang and his fanatical followers.
Who’s in it. The Real Glory stars Gary Cooper as Doctor Canavan, David Niven as Lieut. McCool, Andrea Leeds as Linda Hartley and Reginald Owen as Capt. Hartley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Real Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real Glory tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Glory (1939)?
- In US, The Real Glory is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Real Glory worth watching?
- The Real Glory holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Real Glory?
- The Real Glory stars Gary Cooper, David Niven, Andrea Leeds, Reginald Owen and Broderick Crawford.