The Glass-Blower's Children (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, The Glass-Blower's Children is a drama and family film directed by Anders Grönros, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Maria Gripe, this is the story of two children, Klas and Klara, growing up in the poor Swedish countryside of the mid-19th century. Their father Albert is a glass-blower, famous for his beautiful vases, but still unable to earn enough money for his wife Sofia and the children. At a spring fair a distinguished gentleman arrives and buys all of Albert's glassware. After this nothing will be the same again. Klas and Klara are kidnapped and taken to a strange castle...
Who’s in it. The Glass-Blower's Children stars Pernilla August as Sofia, Stellan Skarsgård as Albert, Oliver P. Peldius as Klas and Jasmine Heikura as Klara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Glass-Blower's Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass-Blower's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass-Blower's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass-Blower's Children (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Glass-Blower's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Glass-Blower's Children worth watching?
- The Glass-Blower's Children holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass-Blower's Children?
- The Glass-Blower's Children stars Pernilla August, Stellan Skarsgård, Oliver P. Peldius, Jasmine Heikura and Lena Granhagen.
- When was The Glass-Blower's Children released?
- The Glass-Blower's Children was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.