Path to War
2003, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Path to War
Path to War is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Michael GambonLyndon Johnson
- Donald SutherlandClark Clifford
- Alec BaldwinRobert McNamara
- Bruce McGillGeorge Ball
- James FrainRichard Goodwin
- Felicity HuffmanLady Bird Johnson
- Philip Baker HallEverett Dirksen
- Frederic ForrestEarle G. Wheeler
- Diana ScarwidMarny Clifford
- Sarah PaulsonLuci Baines Johnson
- Chris EigemanBill Moyers
- Tom SkerrittWilliam Westmoreland
Details
- Released
- 28 October 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Giat
- Budget
- $17M
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Path to War: quick answers
Is Path to War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Path to War?
Path to War runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
Does Path to War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Path to War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Path to War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Path to War yet.
Which OTT platform is Path to War on?
Path to War is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Path to War?
If you liked Path to War, try The Scarlet and the Black, All the Way, Devotion.
Who directed Path to War?
Path to War (2003) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin.