The Glass Ceiling (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, The Glass Ceiling is a horror and mystery film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A housewife is frequently left alone by her husband in their apartment, as his business requires him to travel. The woman who lives upstairs is also minus her husband, but Sevilla begins to catch occasional lies and half-truths from her upstairs neighbor, which leads Sevilla to think that Shepard has murdered her husband. Sevilla can't quite keep her mouth shut about the matter, however, and despite the fact that her friends think her imagination is running wild, she does not really begin to suspect the danger until it is too late
Who’s in it. The Glass Ceiling stars Carmen Sevilla as Marta, Dean Selmier as Ricardo, Patty Shepard as Julia and Fernando Cebrián as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Glass Ceiling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Ceiling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Ceiling tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Ceiling (1971)?
- In US, The Glass Ceiling is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Glass Ceiling worth watching?
- The Glass Ceiling holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Ceiling?
- The Glass Ceiling stars Carmen Sevilla, Dean Selmier, Patty Shepard, Fernando Cebrián and Emma Cohen.
- When was The Glass Ceiling released?
- The Glass Ceiling was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.