Paths of Glory (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1957, Paths of Glory is a drama, war and history film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 88 minutes. “It explodes in the no-man's land no picture ever dared cross before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
Who’s in it. Paths of Glory stars Kirk Douglas as Col. Dax, Ralph Meeker as Cpl. Philippe Paris, Adolphe Menjou as Gen. George Broulard and George Macready as Gen. Paul Mireau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Paths of Glory sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Paths of Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paths of Glory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paths of Glory (1957)?
- In US, Paths of Glory is available to 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 Paths of Glory worth watching?
- Paths of Glory holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paths of Glory?
- Paths of Glory stars Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready and Wayne Morris.
- When was Paths of Glory released?
- Paths of Glory was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.