The Glass Castle
2017, English. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Find beauty in the struggle.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Destin Daniel CrettonDirector
- 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)
- Jack HavenMaureen Walls
- Josh CarasBrian Walls
Details
- Released
- 11 August 2017
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $22M
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What The Glass Castle is based on
The Glass Castle is based on The Glass Castle, a 2005 memoir or autobiography by Jeannette Walls, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Memoir or autobiography · 2005
The Glass Castle
By Jeannette Walls
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Glass Castle: quick answers
Is The Glass Castle worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 929 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Glass Castle?
The Glass Castle runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Glass Castle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Glass Castle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Glass Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Glass Castle is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Glass Castle on?
The Glass Castle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Glass Castle?
If you liked The Glass Castle, try Boyhood, Losing Isaiah, Death of a Salesman.
Who directed The Glass Castle?
The Glass Castle (2017) was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts.
What is The Glass Castle based on?
The Glass Castle is based on The Glass Castle, a 2005 memoir or autobiography by Jeannette Walls, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.