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The Man in the Glass Booth

1975Movie1 h 57 minPG

DramaThriller
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%68%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%68%

Summary

Arthur Goldman is a rich Jewish industrialist, living in luxury in a Manhattan high-rise. He banters with his assistant Charlie, often shocking him with his outrageousness and irreverent musings on aspects of Jewish life.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
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Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Edward Anhalt
Produced by
Ely A. Landau

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Facts

January 27, 1975 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
January 27, 1975
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Yiddish, German
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Hannibal Lecture, Large Ham, Plot Hole +3

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man in the Glass Booth?"

Questions about The Man in the Glass Booth

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Where can I stream The Man in the Glass Booth?

PlexKanopyKino Film Collection

In the United States, The Man in the Glass Booth streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Plex and Kanopy. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Man in the Glass Booth worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is The Man in the Glass Booth okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch The Man in the Glass Booth?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is The Man in the Glass Booth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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