Path to War is an American biographical film directed by John Frankenheimer and written by Daniel Giat. Set against the backdrop of the mid-1960s, this film offers a portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency as he grapples with the decision to either end the Vietnam War or escalate it. Guy Riedel and Shirley Davis are the producers of this movie.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Path to War via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Path to War available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Path to War is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this film provides insight into Lyndon B. Johnson and his cabinet members’ perspectives. With conflicting advice from his Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, General Earle Wheeler, and other advisers, President Johnson continues to escalate the war. Meanwhile, his efforts with the Great Society are overshadowed by the demands of the conflict. Eventually, Johnson realizes that his handling of the war has lost the confidence of the American people. As a result, he announces that he will not seek the Democratic party’s nomination for the 1968 election.
The cast members of Path to War include Michael Gambon as Lyndon B. Johnson, Donald Sutherland as Clark M. Clifford, Alec Baldwin as Robert McNamara, Bruce McGill as George Ball, James Frain as Richard N. Goodwin, and more.
Watch Path to War streaming via HBO Max
Path to War is available to watch on HBO Max.
Launched in 2020 by WarnerMedia, HBO Max is a prominent streaming service that allows viewers to stream blockbuster television shows and acclaimed movies along with Max Originals.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
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- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
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Path to War’s synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
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