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Paths of Glory

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 1957 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Paths of Glory worth watching in the UK?

Paths of Glory (1957) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Paths of Glory?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
88% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 28m
Cast
Kirk Douglas , Ralph Meeker , Adolphe Menjou , George Macready , Wayne Morris , Richard Anderson , Joe Turkel , Christiane Kubrick , Jerry Hausner , Peter Capell

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Paths of Glory worth watching?

    Yes — Paths of Glory earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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