Path to War (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2003, Path to War is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.
Who’s in it. Path to War stars Michael Gambon as Lyndon Johnson, Donald Sutherland as Clark Clifford, Alec Baldwin as Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense and Bruce McGill as George Ball, Undersecretary of State, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Path to War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Path to War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Path to War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Path to War (2003)?
- In US, Path to War is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Path to War worth watching?
- Path to War holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Path to War?
- Path to War stars Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, Bruce McGill and James Frain.
- When was Path to War released?
- Path to War was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.