All Quiet on the Western Front

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Released Aug 24, 1930

1h 45m

War

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The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War I by their jingoistic teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the young German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals.

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Critics Consensus

Director Lewis Milestone's brilliant anti-war polemic, headlined by an unforgettable performance from Lew Ayres, lays bare the tragic foolishness at the heart of war.

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Clive MacManus

London Evening Standard

Mr. Lewis Milestone, the Russian who directed it, has made the most remarkable film I have ever seen. His battles scenes alone are astonishing.

Aug 2, 2022

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Don B. Reed

Washington Post

Here is a photoplay which carries a wallop in every scene. Without doubt, it is as mighty a weapon against war as any infernal machine might be for conflict. After seeing it, there can be few to argue in favor of shedding the blood of any nation's youth.

Aug 2, 2022

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Ella H. McCormick

Detroit Free Press

All Quiet on the Western Front will grip you and leave an indelible mark upon your soul.

Apr 8, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Even today, this masterpiece still carries a wallop, most notably in its stunning conclusion.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 22, 2025

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Pare Lorentz

Judge

If two writers and a director of the caliber responsible for [the film] had been allowed money and opportunity an original work the result would have to produce been far more exciting. What they have done has power, but it is spread all over the place.

Oct 30, 2023

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

No film detailed the horrors of World War I better than Lewis Milestone’s All Quiet on the Western Front. A technically groundbreaking film that doubles as an extremely powerful anti-war message. Just as compelling in its time as it is today.

Jun 8, 2023

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Stephen C

Success in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!! A Western I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Alec B

There's an unusual rawness to the movie that's even more jarring than the pre-code sex and violence. The performances don't feel mannered or controlled which is why the movie is still a harrowing viewing experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Jordan G

This movie was amazing. I love how the acting and the camera movement were great.This movie such a classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Russ G

I was surprised to learn that this was a Hollywood product as it has the look and feel of a European production. The script, acting, special effects, and props are as good as it gets for 1930. It's sad that this film got suppressed in nearly every corner of the globe at the time. Eventually, the story came to be appreciated by both American and European audiences; despite the characters being the evil "Hun" of 1914-'18 they could have easily been French, British, or Americans suffering the same horrors. The 1979 remake with Richard Thomas and Ernest Borgnine was also good. It was actually made for TV but rises above that humble medium.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Tamara K

This is one of those films where the original is by far the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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William B

Best WW1 film. Great message and performance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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All Quiet on the Western Front: Official Clip - The Charge

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All Quiet on the Western Front: Official Clip - To Die For Your Country

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All Quiet on the Western Front: Official Clip - Forgive Me, Comrade

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Synopsis

The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War I by their jingoistic teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the young German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.
Screenwriter: Erich Maria Remarque, George Abbott, Del Andrews, Maxwell Anderson, Maxwell Anderson, Lewis Milestone
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 24, 1930, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 22, 2014
Runtime: 1h 45m

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