All Quiet on the Western Front

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All Quiet on the Western Front

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

Aug 2, 2022

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

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Don B. Reed

Washington Post

Aug 2, 2022

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.

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Ella H. McCormick

Detroit Free Press

Apr 8, 2021

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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Feb 22, 2025

4/4

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

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Pare Lorentz

Judge

Oct 30, 2023

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.

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Jun 8, 2023

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.

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Jeff

Mar 26, 2026

What an amazing movie for 1930. One of the great anti-war books/movies of all time ...

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Cinema S

@cinema_sensei Sep 23, 2026

I thought this was a really good film, especially for its time. What stood out to me most is how honestly it portrays war without making it look heroic or glamorous. Instead, it focuses on the fear, suffering, exhaustion, and loss experienced by ordinary young soldiers. The film has a strong sense of realism, and its quiet moments can be just as powerful as the battlefield scenes. Some aspects naturally feel dated today, but the central message still holds up surprisingly well. It is a simple but powerful reminder of what war actually costs.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 13, 2026

All Quiet on the Western Front = a 4.5 star Movie!

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Anderson C

@sandespoeta Jul 1, 2026

"É sujo e doloroso morrer pelo pais", diz um jovem soldado, diante de seu professor entusiasta da guerra, subvertendo a frase do poeta Horácio que aprendeu deste: "é doce e adequado morrer pela pátria". Este filme é um antídoto à romantização da guerra, ao ufanismo daqueles que são descolados da realidade do fronte.

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Jannah M

@bababooti Jun 18, 2026

ONE OF MY FAVORITE WAR MOVIES OF ALL TIME PLS WATCH!!! I've rewatched around 9 times and loved every second of it.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 7, 2025

The worldwide gross is $3,000,000.00 over a production budget of $1,200,000.00. Profit of $1,800,00.00.

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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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