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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1930, All Quiet on the Western Front is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 134 minutes. “They left for war as boys never to return as men.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the soul-destroying horror of World War I. Together with several other young German soldiers, he experiences the horrors of war, such evil of which he had not conceived of when signing up to fight. They eventually become sad, tormented, and confused of their purpose.

Who’s in it. All Quiet on the Western Front stars Louis Wolheim as Stanislas 'Kat' Katczinsky, Lew Ayres as Paul Bäumer, John Wray as Himmelstoss and Arnold Lucy as Kantorek, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, All Quiet on the Western Front has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 All Quiet on the Western Front page.

If you liked it. Fans of All Quiet on the Western Front tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)?
In US, All Quiet on the Western Front is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 All Quiet on the Western Front worth watching?
All Quiet on the Western Front holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in All Quiet on the Western Front?
All Quiet on the Western Front stars Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, John Wray, Arnold Lucy and Ben Alexander.
When was All Quiet on the Western Front released?
All Quiet on the Western Front was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.