All Quiet on the Western Front (1979): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: All Quiet on the Western Front
Genre: War, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1979
Duration: 150 min
Cast: Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm, Patricia Neal

What All Quiet on the Western Front Is About

At the start of the First World War, Paul Bäumer and his classmates, fed patriotic instruction at school, enlist together the moment they graduate. What they find at the front opens up the distance between the word homeland as taught in a classroom and the business of defending a few hundred muddy yards of it. This television adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s novel was directed by Delbert Mann, with Richard Thomas as Paul and Ernest Borgnine as the veteran Katczinsky. It is as unheroic as the book: no glory, just a class register getting shorter.

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What is All Quiet on the Western Front about?

At the start of the First World War, Paul Bäumer and his classmates, fed patriotic instruction at school, enlist together the moment they graduate. What they find at the front opens up the distance between the word homeland as taught in a classroom and the business of defending a few hundred muddy yards of it.

Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front?

All Quiet on the Western Front is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is All Quiet on the Western Front?

All Quiet on the Western Front runs for 150 minutes (2h 30m).

When did All Quiet on the Western Front come out?

All Quiet on the Western Front was released in 1979.

Who directed All Quiet on the Western Front?

All Quiet on the Western Front was directed by Delbert Mann.

Who stars in All Quiet on the Western Front?

All Quiet on the Western Front stars Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm.

What is All Quiet on the Western Front's rating?

All Quiet on the Western Front holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.