The Road to Victory (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 5.5

The Road to Victory poster

Released in 1944, The Road to Victory is a documentary film directed by LeRoy Prinz, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place. Edited down from The Shining Future (1944).

Who’s in it. The Road to Victory stars Bing Crosby as Bing Crosby (uncredited), Frank Sinatra as Frank Sinatra (uncredited), Charles Ruggles as Mr. Ames (uncredited) and Dennis Morgan as Dennis Morgan (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Road to Victory 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 Victory page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Victory tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Road to Victory (1944)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to Victory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Road to Victory worth watching?
The Road to Victory holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Road to Victory?
The Road to Victory stars Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Charles Ruggles, Dennis Morgan and Irene Manning.
When was The Road to Victory released?
The Road to Victory was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.