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The Glass Castle

2017·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
61
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Find beauty in the struggle.

A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.
Poignant Memoir AdaptationDysfunctional Family DramaResilient ChildhoodBohemian PovertyComplex Parental LoveEmotional CatharsisBittersweet NostalgiaStrong Ensemble ActingUnconventional Upbringing

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Where can I stream The Glass Castle?

In the United States, The Glass Castle streams on Lionsgate+, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Glass Castle worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is The Glass Castle okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDrug useDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Glass Castle plot-driven or character-driven?

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