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Glassland

Name: Glassland
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-04-17
Cast: Jack Reynor, Toni Collette, Will Poulter, Michael Smiley, Ally Ní Chiárain

2015 | 93 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: If you count yourself among people who love a good family story and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Anyone with siblings or parents will recognize something here. Fans of Ordinary People or The Royal Tenenbaums should feel right at home.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, a young taxi driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gerard Barrett

Jack ReynorJohn
Toni ColletteJean
Will PoulterShane
Michael SmileyJim
Ally Ní ChiárainWoman in Taxi
Joe MullinsTaxi Driver
Dairíne Ní DhonnchúBridie
D.J. McGrathPaul
Jack BarrettShane's Son
Kian MurphyBike Kid