Gloria (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1980, Gloria is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 123 minutes. “She’s tough… but she sides with the little guy. And she's out to beat the mob at their own game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
Who’s in it. Gloria stars Gena Rowlands as Gloria Swenson, John Adames as Phil Dawn, Julie Carmen as Jeri Dawn and Buck Henry as Jack Dawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Gloria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gloria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gloria tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gloria (1980)?
- In US, Gloria is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gloria worth watching?
- Gloria holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gloria?
- Gloria stars Gena Rowlands, John Adames, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry and Tony Knesich.
- When was Gloria released?
- Gloria was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.