Trailer

Glassland

2015Movie1 h 33 minR

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Sometimes hope begins with sacrifice

In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, a young taxi driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Realism
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Crime Drama
  • Bleak & Depressing
  • Character-Driven
  • Irish Setting
  • Substance Abuse
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Working Class Struggles

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Gerard Barrett
Written by
Gerard Barrett

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Facts

April 17, 2015 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
April 17, 2015
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Glassland?"

Questions about Glassland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Glassland?

In the United States, Glassland streams on MUBI and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Glassland worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will I feel good after watching Glassland?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Glassland plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.