The Glass Castle

Find beauty in the struggle.

7.1
20172h 7m

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.

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The Glass Castle (2017) Official Trailer “Dream” – Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts

The Glass Castle (2017) Official Trailer “Dream” – Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts

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The Glass Castle (2017) Official Trailer – Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts

Thumbnail for video: The Glass Castle (2017) Official Clip “Lifestyle” – Brie Larson, Naomi Watts

The Glass Castle (2017) Official Clip “Lifestyle” – Brie Larson, Naomi Watts

Cast

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Brie Larson

Jeannette Walls

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Naomi Watts

Rose Mary Walls

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Sarah Snook

Lori Walls

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Ella Anderson

Jeannette Walls (Age 10)

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Sadie Sink

Lori Walls (Age 12)

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Robin Bartlett

Erma Walls

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Chandler Head

Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)

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Iain Armitage

Brian Walls (Age 5)

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Jack Haven

Maureen Walls

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Josh Caras

Brian Walls

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Shree Crooks

Maureen Walls (Age 7)

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Joe Pingue

Stanley

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Charlie Shotwell

Brian Walls (Age 7)

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Andrew Shaver

Dr. Taylor

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Kyra Harper

Miss Bivens

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Hamza Haq

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Reviews

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Reno

8/10

**The story of a Mountain Goat!**

This was like a combination of 'Captain Fantastic' and 'Infinitely Polar Bear'. But only a messed up tale than them. It was based on the book of the same name which originally a true story. A fascinating one. Inspiring, as well as heartbreaking story. But a wonderful film for families to watch. Because it focused on the family's unity in the difficult times. Told from a kid's perspective as she was growing up having suffered from basic facilities, along with her siblings.

A family with a below poverty level, frequently moving from town to town, making a home in the remote places has one dream that they want to build their own glass castle, particularly for the kids. One of sibling who is close to her father, realises what's going on in the family and tries to find a solution to it. So it takes years to accomplish, and those years were narrated for us with so much fun and emotions.

I love this kind of tales, When I came to know it that it was a memoir based, I loved it even more. True stories always reach my heart. This was just like I wanted. Enjoyed every bit of it, especially performances were top notch. One of the highlights was Ella Anderson. Find of the film, despite she has done other decent roles prior to it. Brie's not a great actress, but her choice of films always was the best, hence her part too was good in this.

Second feature film for the director, as well as with Brie. He was good though. Not to say anything about Harrelson, one of the under-rated actors of our generation. He should get the Oscar nominee for this role, but that's very unlikely I think. Naomi too has given a memorable performance with the rest of the cast. Forget the runtime, it was so fast and the always to points. Definitely one of the best of the year that must not be missed.

_8/10_

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