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The Glass Castle

Find beauty in the struggle.
2017 | 127m | English

(40288 votes)

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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.
Release Date: Aug 11, 2017
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Writer: Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham, Jeannette Walls
Genres: Drama
Keywords dysfunctional family, based on memoir or autobiography, aggressive, complex, father daughter relationship, sentimental, complicated, familiar
Production Companies Lionsgate, Waypoint Entertainment, Netter Productions, TIK Films
Box Office Revenue: $22,088,533
Budget: $9,000,000
Updates Updated: Aug 10, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Brie Larson Jeannette Walls
Woody Harrelson Rex Walls
Naomi Watts Rose Mary Walls
Max Greenfield David
Sarah Snook Lori Walls
Ella Anderson Jeannette Walls (Age 10)
Sadie Sink Lori Walls (Age 12)
Robin Bartlett Erma Walls
Chandler Head Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
Iain Armitage Brian Walls (Age 5)
Jack Haven Maureen Walls
Josh Caras Brian Walls
Olivia Kate Rice Lori Walls (Age 7)
Charlie Stowell Young Brian Walls
Charlie Guyon Baby Maureen Walls
Noemie Guyon Baby Maureen Walls
Eden Grace Redfield Maureen Walls (Age 3 )
Shree Troietta Crooks Maureen Walls (Age 7)
Dominic Bogart Robbie
Joe Pingue Stanley
Charlie Shotwell Brian Walls (Age 7)
Alanna Bale Student
Andrew Shaver Dr. Taylor
Nathaly Thibault Business Woman
Kyra Harper Miss Bivens
Hamza Haq Intern
Kenny Wong Restaurant Manager
Chris Gillett Mr. Thompson
Darrin Baker Pool Manager
Tyrone Benskin Ronnie
Sabrina Campilii Steph
Philippe Hartmann NYC Deli Patron
Samantha Hodhod Assistant
Tessa Mossey Tiffany
Sarah Camacho Student
Brenda Kamino Mrs. Lehocky
Vlasta Vrana Mr. Lehocky
Sandra Flores Miss Kelly
Name Job
Destin Daniel Cretton Writer, Director
Andrew Lanham Writer
Sharon Seymour Production Design
Jose Holder Storyboard Designer
Michelle Côté Hair Department Head, Hair Designer
Francis Péloquin Boom Operator
Claude La Haye Sound Mixer
Rob Young Sound Recordist
Annick Chartier Makeup Department Head
Hélène Ross Production Manager
Melissa Fafard Makeup Artist
Branden Spencer Supervising Sound Editor
Ray McIntyre Jr. Visual Effects Supervisor
David McKeown Stunt Coordinator
Mirren Gordon-Crozier Costume Design
Brent Lambert Set Designer
Louis Craig Special Effects Supervisor
Charlotte Rouleau Art Direction
Jeannette Walls Book
Jason Nardella Set Dresser
Pierre Olivier Chénard Transportation Coordinator
Dan Goyens Lighting Technician
Kim Beaudoin Assistant Location Manager
D.J. Shea Compositor
Blane Granstaff Compositor
Marie-Josée Beaudet Makeup Artist
Eliott Davis Assistant Location Manager
G. Allen Stewart Compositor
Patrick Trahan Digital Compositor
Jeffrey Gladu Payroll Accountant
Patrice Martineau Driver
Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit Foley Artist
Catherine Gélinas Key Costumer
Dave Wilson ADR Mixer
Del Spiva Music Editor
Brett Voss Foley Mixer
James Sanchez Driver
Lilly Reid Music Coordinator
Jean-Philippe Gilbert Transportation Captain
Sébastien Thivierge Decorator
Myriam Saint-Louis Costumer
Kenneth MacKenzie Key Grip
Lena McIntyre Key Costumer
Lucie Fournier Sculptor
Mark S. Pearce Dolly Grip
Henri Aubertin Costume Supervisor
Ghislaine Sant Hairstylist
Hunter Belle Hall Stunt Double
Roch Boucher Second Assistant "A" Camera
Eames Gagnon Gaffer
Jake Giles Netter Still Photographer
Annie Lamarre Art Department Coordinator
Robyn McNicoll Stunt Double
Steve Banister First Assistant "B" Camera
Jean Scarabin Hairstylist
Richard Daoust Carpenter
Francois Archambault Steadicam Operator
Nito Serna First Assistant "A" Camera
Annie Régol Property Master
Mitch Spour Stunt Driver
Jerome Butler Dialect Coach
Sabrina Trudel Assistant Makeup Artist
François Gagnon Construction Coordinator
Mathilde Gingras Stunt Double
Diego Arroyo Best Boy Electric
Shane Tanny Script Coordinator
Gregory Byrd Second Assistant "B" Camera
Gary Pachany First Assistant "A" Camera
Paul Viau Rigging Gaffer
Kathy Ann Thomas Production Coordinator
Réal Saulnier Generator Operator
Mathew Waters Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Christine Lalande Script Supervisor
Stéphane Byl Third Assistant Director
Eric Aubin Second Assistant "B" Camera
Emmanuel Béhier Migeon Underwater Camera
Brad MacLean Dolly Grip
Viriya Say Seamstress
Mathieu Verreault Graphic Designer
Renée Tondelli ADR Editor
Dan Godar Aerial Camera
Lane Luper Second Assistant "A" Camera
Kimi Rosenthal Post Production Coordinator
Nicolas Marion First Assistant "B" Camera
Daniel Morfesis First Assistant Editor
Michael Hertlein Dialogue Editor
Suzanne Cloutier Set Decoration
Emily Cheung Producer's Assistant
Nicolas Lepage Supervising Art Director
Renato De Cotiis Second Assistant Director
Richard L. Fox First Assistant Director
Christian Diaz de Bedoya Location Manager
David Dufresne Driver
Michaela Annette First Assistant Accountant
Chelsea Ellis Bloch Casting Associate
Manon Thomas Decorator
Hector C. Gika Sound Effects Editor
Chris Navarro ADR Mixer
Marie France Denoncourt Stunt Double
Tyler Hall Stunt Driver
Josh Kemble Stunt Double
Trina Siopy Stunt Double
Josh Rosenbaum Production Executive
Joel P. West Original Music Composer, Songs
Nat Sanders Editor
Ronna Kress Casting
Joy Cretton Costume Design
Brett Pawlak Director of Photography
Chris Arata "A" Camera Operator
Sylvaine Dufaux Camera Operator
Name Title
Erik Feig Producer
Gil Netter Producer
Mike Drake Executive Producer
Tami Goldman Co-Producer
Ken Kao Producer
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Reviews

Rangan
8.0

**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 wonde ... rful 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_

May 16, 2024