The Glass Castle(2017)
“Find beauty in the struggle.”
Overview
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.
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Studio
Lionsgate
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Brie Larson
as Jeannette Walls
Woody Harrelson
as Rex Walls
Naomi Watts
as Rose Mary Walls
Max Greenfield
as David
Sarah Snook
as Lori Walls
Ella Anderson
as Jeannette Walls (Age 10)
Sadie Sink
as Lori Walls (Age 12)
Robin Bartlett
as Erma Walls
Chandler Head
as Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
Iain Armitage
as Brian Walls (Age 5)
Jack Haven
as Maureen Walls
Josh Caras
as Brian Walls
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Lionsgate • Netter Productions • TIK Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Glass Castle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Glass Castle (2017).
What is The Glass Castle 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 directed The Glass Castle?▼
The Glass Castle was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and released in 2017. It is a drama film.
How long is The Glass Castle?▼
The Glass Castle has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in The Glass Castle?▼
The cast of The Glass Castle includes Brie Larson as Jeannette Walls, Woody Harrelson as Rex Walls, Naomi Watts as Rose Mary Walls, Max Greenfield as David, Sarah Snook as Lori Walls and more.
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