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2017127 minDrama

The Glass Castle

Is The Glass Castle a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Glass Castle worth watching? With a rating of 7.132/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Glass Castle Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Brie Larson
Brie LarsonJeannette Walls
Woody Harrelson
Woody HarrelsonRex Walls
Naomi Watts
Naomi WattsRose Mary Walls
Max Greenfield
Max GreenfieldDavid
Sarah Snook
Sarah SnookLori Walls
Ella Anderson
Ella AndersonJeannette Walls (Age 10)
Sadie Sink
Sadie SinkLori Walls (Age 12)
Robin Bartlett
Robin BartlettErma Walls
Chandler Head
Chandler HeadJeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
Iain Armitage
Iain ArmitageBrian Walls (Age 5)

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Is The Glass Castle worth watching?

Yes, The Glass Castle is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.132/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama movies.

Is The Glass Castle hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.132/10), The Glass Castle is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle is a Drama movie that 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, ingen...

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Critic Reviews

RenoFeb 4, 2018
★ 8

**The story of a Mountain Goat!** This was like a combination of 'Captain Fantastic' and 'Infinitely Polar Bear'. But only a messed up tale than them. It was based on the book of the same name which originally a true story. A fascinating one. Inspiring, as well as heartbreaking story. But a wonderful film for families to watch. Because it focused on the family's unity in the difficult times. Told from a kid's perspective as she was growing up having suffered from basic facilities, along with her siblings. A family with a below poverty level, frequently moving from town to town, making a home in the remote places has one dream that they want to build their own glass castle, particularly for the kids. One of sibling who is close to her father, realises what's going on in the family and tries to find a solution to it. So it takes years to accomplish, and those years were narrated for us with so much fun and emotions. I love this kind of tales, When I came to know it that it was a memoir based, I loved it even more. True stories always reach my heart. This was just like I wanted. Enjoyed every bit of it, especially performances were top notch. One of the highlights was Ella Anderson. Find of the film, despite she has done other decent roles prior to it. Brie's not a great actress, but her choice of films always was the best, hence her part too was good in this. Second feature film for the director, as well as with Brie. He was good though. Not to say anything about Harrelson, one of the under-rated actors of our generation. He should get the Oscar nominee for this role, but that's very unlikely I think. Naomi too has given a memorable performance with the rest of the cast. Forget the runtime, it was so fast and the always to points. Definitely one of the best of the year that must not be missed. _8/10_