The Glass Castle (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, The Glass Castle is a drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson as Jeannette Walls, Woody Harrelson as Rex Walls, Naomi Watts as Rose Mary Walls and Max Greenfield as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Glass Castle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.1M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Castle (2017)?
- In US, The Glass Castle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Glass Castle worth watching?
- The Glass Castle holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Glass Castle?
- The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Max Greenfield and Sarah Snook.
- When was The Glass Castle released?
- The Glass Castle was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.