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The Road Back

6.719371h 37mMovieDramaWar

After the First World War a group of German soldiers try to readjust to civilian life. A sequel to 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

DirectorJames Whale
WritersCharles Kenyon·R.C. Sherriff
ProducerEdmund Grainger

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Cast · Directed by James Whale

JKJohn 'Dusty' King
John 'Dusty' King
Ernst
RCRichard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell
Ludwig
SSSlim Summerville
Slim Summerville
Tjaden
ADAndy Devine
Andy Devine
Willy
BRBarbara Read
Barbara Read
Lucy
LFLouise Fazenda
Louise Fazenda
Angelina
NJNoah Beery Jr.
Noah Beery Jr.
Wessling
MMMaurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Albert
JEJohn Emery
John Emery
Captain Von Hagen
EGEtienne Girardot
Etienne Girardot
Mayor
LALionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
Prosecutor
HHHenry Hunter
Henry Hunter
Bethke

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The Road Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Road Back?

The Road Back isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Road Back on Netflix?

No, The Road Back is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Road Back on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Road Back isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Road Back for free?

The Road Back isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Road Back?

The Road Back hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 20, 1937. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Road Back?

The Road Back is currently the latest film in the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Road Back?

Yes — All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) comes before The Road Back in the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection.

Is The Road Back part of a trilogy?

No — The Road Back is part of the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection?

There are 2 films in the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) and The Road Back (1937).