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Days of Glory

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2006 | 128 min | Drama, History, War

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Glory or Inglourious Basterds, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

1943. They have never stepped foot on French soil but because France was at war, Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud and Yassir enlist in the French Army, along with 130,000 other “indigenous” soldiers, to liberate the “fatherland” from the Nazi enemy. Heroes that history has forgotten...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $23 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rachid Bouchareb

  • Jamel DebbouzeSaïd
  • Samy NaceriYassir
  • Roschdy ZemMessaoud
  • Sami BouajilaAbdelkader
  • Bernard BlancanSergeant Martinez
  • Mathieu SimonetCorporal Leroux
  • Benoît GirosCaptain Durieux
  • Mélanie LaurentMargueritte
  • Antoine ChappeyColonel
  • Assaad BouabLarbi