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The Glass House

2001Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

DramaThriller
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic346.1Rotten Tomatoes21%39%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

The glass is about to be shattered...

When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.

Feels like

  • Suspenseful Thriller
  • Psychological Tension
  • Family Secrets
  • Betrayal
  • Dark Mystery
  • Twisted Narrative
  • Orphaned Siblings
  • Deceptive Appearances

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Sackheim
Written by
Wesley Strick
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz
Music by
Christopher Young

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Facts

September 14, 2001 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
September 14, 2001
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Pottery Barn Poor, Hoist by His Own Petard, Villain Ball +9

  • Pottery Barn Poor
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Villain Ball
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Functional Addict
  • Pool Scene
  • Pervert Dad
  • Batman Gambit
  • Bedmate Reveal
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Symbolic Glass House
  • Happy Marriage Charade

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Glass House?"

Questions about The Glass House

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Where can I stream The Glass House?

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Glass House streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Glass House worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is there a sequel to The Glass House?

  1. The Glass House (2001)
  2. Glass House: The Good Mother (2006)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Glass House: The Good Mother (2006).

Is The Glass House okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Glass House scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was The Glass House a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.