Glen or Glenda (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1953, Glen or Glenda is a drama film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., running about 71 minutes. “Strange Loves... of those who live and love but can never marry!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist tells two stories: one of a trans woman, the other of a pseudohermaphrodite.
Who’s in it. Glen or Glenda stars Bela Lugosi as Scientist, Lyle Talbot as Inspector Warren, Timothy Farrell as Dr. Alton / Narrator and Dolores Fuller as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Glen or Glenda has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, TCM and Cultpix 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 Glen or Glenda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Glen or Glenda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Glen or Glenda (1953)?
- In US, Glen or Glenda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and TCM, 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 Glen or Glenda worth watching?
- Glen or Glenda holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Glen or Glenda?
- Glen or Glenda stars Bela Lugosi, Lyle Talbot, Timothy Farrell, Dolores Fuller and 'Tommy' Haynes.
- When was Glen or Glenda released?
- Glen or Glenda was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.