Heart of Glass
1976, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
A small Bavarian village is renowned for its "Ruby Glass" glass blowing works. When the foreman of the works dies suddenly without revealing the secret of the Ruby Glass, the town slides into a deep depression, and the owner of the glassworks becomes obssessed with the lost secret.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Heart of Glass
Heart of Glass is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1976
- Original title
- Herz aus Glas
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog, Herbert Achternbusch
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Heart of Glass: quick answers
Is Heart of Glass worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heart of Glass?
Heart of Glass runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Heart of Glass have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heart of Glass. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heart of Glass parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heart of Glass is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Heart of Glass on?
Heart of Glass is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heart of Glass?
If you liked Heart of Glass, try Requiem for a Dream, Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, Mexicali.
Who directed Heart of Glass?
Heart of Glass (1976) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Josef Bierbichler, Stefan Güttler, Clemens Scheitz.