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The Glass Castle

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7.1/10 • 813

2017-08-112h 7m

Drama

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.

Directors
Destin Daniel Cretton
Writters
Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton
Editors
Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Nat Sanders

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Brie Larson

    Brie Larson

    Jeannette Walls

  2. Woody Harrelson

    Woody Harrelson

    Rex Walls

  3. Naomi Watts

    Naomi Watts

    Rose Mary Walls

  4. Max Greenfield

    Max Greenfield

    David

  5. Sarah Snook

    Sarah Snook

    Lori Walls

  6. Ella Anderson

    Ella Anderson

    Jeannette Walls (Age 10)

  7. Sadie Sink

    Sadie Sink

    Lori Walls (Age 12)

  8. Robin Bartlett

    Robin Bartlett

    Erma Walls

  9. Chandler Head

    Chandler Head

    Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)

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Reno

Feb 4, 2018

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$9,000,000.00
Revenue
$22,088,533.00
Keywords
dysfunctional familybased on memoir or autobiographyaggressivecomplexfather daughter relationshipsentimentalcomplicatedfamiliar