All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Kernel Score: 86% · 909 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 1930-04-29
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch All Quiet on the Western Front
- Stream: Fubo
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- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
All Quiet on the Western Front parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is an intense anti-war drama depicting the brutal realities of WWI trench combat and death.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts brutal WWI battlefield combat, atrocity, and death with unflinching honesty for its era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lewis Milestone
Cast
- Louis Wolheim as Stanislaus 'Kat' Katczinsky
- Lew Ayres as Paul Bäumer
- John Wray as Himmelstoss
- Arnold Lucy as Kantorek
- Ben Alexander as Franz Kemmerich
- Scott Kolk as Leer
- Owen Davis Jr. as Peter
- Walter Rogers as Behn
- William Bakewell as Albert Kropp
- Russell Gleason as Mueller
All Quiet on the Western Front FAQ
Is All Quiet on the Western Front good?
All Quiet on the Western Front has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 909 audience ratings.
Where can I watch All Quiet on the Western Front?
In the US you can stream All Quiet on the Western Front on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is All Quiet on the Western Front OK for kids?
All Quiet on the Western Front is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is an intense anti-war drama depicting the brutal realities of WWI trench combat and death.
What movies are like All Quiet on the Western Front?
If you liked All Quiet on the Western Front, try Paths of Glory, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Longest Day and Full Metal Jacket.