The Road to Glory (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1936, The Road to Glory is a drama and war film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 103 minutes. “THE STRANGEST DRAMA EVER FILMED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of trench life during World War I through the lives of a French regiment. As men are killed and replaced jaunty Lt. Denet becomes more and more somber. His rival for the affection of nurse Monique is Capt. La Roche. Written by Ed Stephan
Who’s in it. The Road to Glory stars Fredric March as Lieutenant Michel Denet, Warner Baxter as Captain Paul La Roche, Lionel Barrymore as Papa La Roche / Pvt. Morin and June Lang as Monique La Coste - nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Road to Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Glory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to Glory (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to Glory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Road to Glory worth watching?
- The Road to Glory holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Glory?
- The Road to Glory stars Fredric March, Warner Baxter, Lionel Barrymore, June Lang and Gregory Ratoff.
- When was The Road to Glory released?
- The Road to Glory was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.