Path to War
“He promised peace, but chose war.”
A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.
Where to watch Path to War in United States
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Where is Path to War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Path to War
Path to War is a 2003 English-language drama, history and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer. The cast is led by Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin. It has a runtime of 2h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Path to War was produced by Avenue Pictures, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, and HBO and made in United States of America. It was released on October 28, 2003.
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- Daniel Giat
- Release date
- October 28, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Production
- Avenue Pictures, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, HBO
Path to War cast & crew
Path to War was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by Daniel Giat.
The cast features Michael Gambon as Lyndon Johnson, Donald Sutherland as Clark Clifford, Alec Baldwin as Robert McNamara, Bruce McGill as George Ball, James Frain as Richard Goodwin, and Felicity Huffman as Lady Bird Johnson.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt and it was produced by Cary Brokaw and Howard Dratch.
Is Path to War worth watching?
Path to War holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 45m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and tv movie, Path to War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Path to War
In United States, you can stream Path to War on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Path to War
Michael Gambon
Lyndon Johnson
Donald Sutherland
Clark Clifford
Alec Baldwin
Robert McNamara
Bruce McGill
George Ball
James Frain
Richard Goodwin
Felicity Huffman
Lady Bird Johnson
Philip Baker Hall
Everett Dirksen
Frederic Forrest
Earle G. Wheeler
Diana Scarwid
Marny Clifford
Sarah Paulson
Luci Baines Johnson
Chris Eigeman
Bill Moyers
Tom Skerritt
William Westmoreland
Path to War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Path to War in United States?
Path to War is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Path to War on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Path to War is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Path to War in?
Path to War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Path to War?
Path to War runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
▸What is Path to War rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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