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Glen or Glenda

1953·Movie
1h 11min
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes39%33%
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes39%33%

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and cringe comedy

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

The mind and society

  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

I Changed My Sex!

Glen doesn't dare tell his fiancée Barbara that he is a transvestite known as Glenda; in addition, Alan is undergoing medical treatment to become a woman named Anne; both stories are told by a psychiatrist.
Exploitation CinemaTransgender RepresentationEd Wood FilmCult ClassicBizarre & UnconventionalPsychological ExplorationSocial CommentaryCamp and IronyMelodrama

Crew

Directed by:
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Written by:
Edward D. Wood Jr., Edward D. Wood Jr.
Produced by:
George Weiss
Composed by:
Ben Winkler, Sanford H. Dickinson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Glen or Glenda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Glen or Glenda legally?

PrimeBrewHooplaPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCultpixXumo Play

Glen or Glenda is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Glen or Glenda worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 39%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Glen or Glenda rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Glen or Glenda?

1 h 11 min

Glen or Glenda runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Glen or Glenda?

Critics39
Audiences38

Yes. Critics average 39 and audiences 38 out of 100, so both groups see Glen or Glenda much the same way.

Was Glen or Glenda a box office hit?

Budget$20,000
Box office$10,158

No. It cost about $20,000 to make and earned $10,158 worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What language is Glen or Glenda in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Glen or Glenda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Glen or Glenda in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Glen or Glenda use?

The RemakeDivine DateDouble StandardHope SpotGod and Satan Are Both JerksDoes This Remind You of Anything?Stock FootageDramatic PauseWholesome CrossdresserNested StoryAuthor AppealFanserviceand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Glen or Glenda, including The Remake, Divine Date, Double Standard.