# Paths of Glory (1957) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/paths-of-glory-1957/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Stanley Kubrick |
| Genres | War, Drama |
| Runtime | 88 min |

## Quick answer

Paths of Glory (1957) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #66 (8.4/10) — Paths of Glory remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #66 (8.4/10) — Paths of Glory remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

## Cast

Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready, Wayne Morris, Richard Anderson, Joe Turkel, Christiane Kubrick, Jerry Hausner, Peter Capell

## Common questions

**Is Paths of Glory worth watching?**
Paths of Glory holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #66 (8.4/10) — Paths of Glory remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Paths of Glory about?**
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

**Who directed Paths of Glory?**
Paths of Glory (1957) was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Paths of Glory?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Paths of Glory?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Paths of Glory page for current options.

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