The Glass Castle (2017): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Glass Castle
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Max Greenfield, Sarah Snook

What The Glass Castle Is About

A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.

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What is The Glass Castle about?

A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister.

Where can I watch The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle runs for 127 minutes (2h 7m).

When did The Glass Castle come out?

The Glass Castle was released in 2017.

Who directed The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

Who stars in The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Max Greenfield.

What is The Glass Castle's rating?

The Glass Castle holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.