The Glass Menagerie (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, The Glass Menagerie is a drama film directed by Paul Newman, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. A son longs to escape from his stifling home, where his genteel mother worries about the future prospects of his lame, shy sister.
Who’s in it. The Glass Menagerie stars Joanne Woodward as Amanda Wingfield, John Malkovich as Tom Wingfield, Karen Allen as Laura Wingfield and James Naughton as Jim O'Connor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Glass Menagerie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Menagerie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Menagerie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Menagerie (1987)?
- In US, The Glass Menagerie is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Glass Menagerie worth watching?
- The Glass Menagerie holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Menagerie?
- The Glass Menagerie stars Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen and James Naughton.
- When was The Glass Menagerie released?
- The Glass Menagerie was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.