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Shattered Glass

2003·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
78
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

He'd do anything to get a great story.

Stephen Glass is a staff writer for the respected current events and policy magazine The New Republic and a freelance feature writer for publications such as Rolling Stone, Harper's and George. By the mid-90s, Glass' articles had turned him into one of the most sought-after young journalists in Washington, but a bizarre chain of events - chronicled in Buzz Bissinger's September 1998 Vanity Fair article - suddenly stopped his career in its tracks.
Journalism EthicsTrue StoryFraud & DeceptionPsychological DramaWashington D.C.Fast-PacedCharacter-DrivenBiographical

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Is Shattered Glass worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shattered Glass rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Shattered Glass?

1 h 34 min

Shattered Glass runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Shattered Glass based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shattered Glass?

Critics83
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Shattered Glass much the same way.

Was Shattered Glass a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What language is Shattered Glass in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shattered Glass?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shattered Glass in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shattered Glass use?

Desperately Craves AffectionOff the RecordTechnician vs. PerformerBenevolent BossDeadpan SnarkerStunned SilenceArmor-Piercing QuestionBookendsConfess to a Lesser CrimeSomebody Doesn't Love RaymondBlunt "Yes"Meaningful Background Eventand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Shattered Glass, including Desperately Craves Affection, Off the Record, Technician vs. Performer.