The Glass Castle
Seen it?2017 | 127 min | Drama
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Manchester by the Sea, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 628K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
- Brie LarsonJeannette Walls
- Woody HarrelsonRex Walls
- Naomi WattsRose Mary Walls
- Max GreenfieldDavid
- Sarah SnookLori Walls
- Ella AndersonJeannette Walls (Age 10)
- Sadie SinkLori Walls (Age 12)
- Robin BartlettErma Walls
- Chandler HeadJeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
- Iain ArmitageBrian Walls (Age 5)