The Glass House (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, The Glass House is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tom Gries, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from a story by Truman Capote ("In Cold Blood"), the world of the prison convict is open to the viewer. As the story develops, one thing becomes clear. As in the outside world, there is a "system"; and just as on the outside, there is accommodation, honesty, cynicism, violence and all the other factors that make up our society. The film follows the three newcomers, it records the grim, terrifying, sometimes fascinating events that occur.
Who’s in it. The Glass House stars Alan Alda as Jonathon Paige, Vic Morrow as Hugo Slocum, Clu Gulager as Brian Courtland and Billy Dee Williams as Lennox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Glass House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass House (1972)?
- In US, The Glass House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Glass House worth watching?
- The Glass House holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass House?
- The Glass House stars Alan Alda, Vic Morrow, Clu Gulager, Billy Dee Williams and Kristoffer Tabori.
- When was The Glass House released?
- The Glass House was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.