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The Glass House

1972·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Where to watch

PrimeTubi TV

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Adapted from a story by Truman Capote ("In Cold Blood"), the world of the prison convict is open to the viewer. As the story develops, one thing becomes clear. As in the outside world, there is a "system"; and just as on the outside, there is accommodation, honesty, cynicism, violence and all the other factors that make up our society. The film follows the three newcomers, it records the grim, terrifying, sometimes fascinating events that occur.
Prison DramaSocial CommentaryBleak & GrittyPsychologicalSurvival ThrillerCharacter StudyExploitation of PowerSystemic InjusticeIntense

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Gries
Written by:
Truman Capote, Wyatt Cooper
Composed by:
Billy Goldenberg, Billy Goldenberg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Glass House

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Where can I stream The Glass House legally?

PrimeTubi TV

The Glass House is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Glass House worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Glass House rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Glass House?

1 h 30 min

The Glass House runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Glass House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Glass House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Glass House in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Glass House use?

Pool ScenePottery Barn PoorSelf-Disposing VillainSymbolic Glass HouseBedmate RevealVillainous BreakdownFunctional AddictMother's Little HelpersHoist by His Own PetardDouble-Meaning TitleVillain BallBatman Gambitand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Glass House, including Pool Scene, Pottery Barn Poor, Self-Disposing Villain.