Tunes of Glory
“Colonel Jock Sinclair drank with his men... and sang and danced with them... until that day, when a shot rang out... and he stood alone!”
Tunes of Glory is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Tunes of Glory
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Release date
- 1960-09-17
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Knightsbridge Films
Tunes of Glory — trailer
About Tunes of Glory
Tunes of Glory is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ronald Neame, starring Alec Guinness, John Mills and Dennis Price. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tunes of Glory in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Following World War II in peacetime Scotland, brigade headquarters replaces commanding officer Major Jock Sinclair, a boisterous battalion leader, with the strict, temperamental Lieutenant Colonel Basil Barrow. Resentful toward his replacement, Sinclair undermines Barrow's authority and damages his successor's reputation among the soldiers. Barrow faces an uphill battle in regaining the discipline and respect of his battalion.
Cast
Alec Guinness
Maj. Jock Sinclair, D.S.O., M.M.
John Mills
Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander)
Dennis Price
Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer)
Kay Walsh
Mary Titterington
Susannah York
Morag Sinclair
John Fraser
Cpl. Piper Ian Fraser
Gordon Jackson
Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant)
Duncan Macrae
Pipe Maj. Duncan MacLean
Percy Herbert
RSM Riddick
Allan Cuthbertson
Capt. Eric Simpson
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Major Dusty Miller
Gerald Harper
Major Hugo Macmillan
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tunes of Glory in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Tunes of Glory on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Tunes of Glory on Netflix?+
Tunes of Glory is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Tunes of Glory?+
Tunes of Glory has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Tunes of Glory?+
Tunes of Glory stars Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh and Susannah York.
When did Tunes of Glory come out?+
Tunes of Glory is a 1960 movie directed by Ronald Neame.
What genre is Tunes of Glory?+
Tunes of Glory is Drama film.
Who directed Tunes of Glory?+
Tunes of Glory was directed by Ronald Neame.
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