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The Glass House (2001)

PG-13 09/14/2001 Drama, Thriller 1h 47m
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User
Score
5.8/10
21%
34/100

The glass is about to be shattered...

Overview

When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.

Daniel Sackheim

Director

Wesley Strick

Writer

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Top Billed Cast

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

Ruby Baker

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Erin Glass

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Terence Glass

Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Rhett Baker

Chris Noth

Chris Noth

Uncle Jack

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Alvin Begleiter

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Nancy Ryan

Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe

Dave Baker

Vyto Ruginis

Vyto Ruginis

Don

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Media

The Glass House (2001) - Trailer

The Glass House (2001) - Trailer

The Glass House (trailer)

The Glass House (trailer)

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Reviews

A review by Gimly

Written on January 22, 2019

There was really no intrigue in _The Glass House_ which is missing a pretty fundamental step when you're making a mystery/thriller.

_Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._...

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A review by Wuchak

Written on August 7, 2019

***Sad drama with Leelee Sobieski and Stellan Skarsgård switches to thriller***

A suddenly orphaned teen girl (Leelee Sobieski) & her little brother start a new life in Malibu with their guardians (Stellan Skarsgård & Diane Lane), who might not be the caring friends of their parents they seem to be. Bruce Dern is on hand as a lawyer.

“The Glass House” (2001) starts as a melancholic drama with the general plot, setting and tone of “Poison Ivy” (1992), but without the lethal Lolita angle. It eventually morphs into a suspense/thriller à la “Enough” (2002), just don’t expect Leelee to change into Rambo, like J-Lo.

Sobieski as protagonist Ruby is one-dimensionally sullen, which fits the situation, but it gives a lifeless vibe to the proceedings. Some critics claim ...

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A review by RalphRahal

Written on January 11, 2025

The Glass House is one of those movies that might not blow you away but keeps you intrigued with its unsettling vibe. The cold, modern house perfectly mirrors the eerie atmosphere, creating an unsettling backdrop for the story. The cinematography uses this to its advantage, making the environment feel as much a part of the tension as the characters themselves. Leelee Sobieski delivers a standout performance, convincingly portraying her character’s growth and determination amidst the unfolding mystery. Stellan Skarsgård adds another layer with his chilling yet restrained presence, keeping you on edge even when the story feels familiar.

Sure, the plot leans toward predictable territory, which seems to be a sticking point for critics, but the film’s strength lies in how it teases the ...

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