Glory (1989)
An earnest young officer leads a regiment of Black soldiers through the brutal realities of the Civil War.
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
How intense is Glory?
Glory is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Glory feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Glory
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Glory for you?
Is Glory scary?
Only a little. Glory has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Glory gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Glory sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Glory OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Glory?
Glory runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Glory?
Glory is streaming on Tubi.
Does Glory have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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