Question 1

What age is Paths of Glory appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Paths of Glory (1957) best from about age 14. During World War I, a French General orders a suicidal attack, then scapegoats three soldiers for its failure. Their commanding officer, Colonel Dax, fights to defend them from a court-martial and execution, exposing the brutal realities of war and military justice.

Question 2

What is Paths of Glory rated?

Accepted Answer

Paths of Glory (1957) is rated NR. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Paths of Glory?

Accepted Answer

War violence and death; Unjust court-martial; Some adult language; Alcohol consumption. Violence is notable, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Paths of Glory?

Accepted Answer

Speaking truth to power; Courage in the face of injustice; Empathy for soldiers.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Paths of Glory?

Accepted Answer

The futility of war; Justice vs. expediency; Moral responsibility.

Question 6

Where can I watch Paths of Glory?

Accepted Answer

Paths of Glory (1957) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Paths of Glory

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