6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Glass Castle (2017)
The Glass Castle (2017)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual resilience and the children's ability to overcome extreme adversity through self-reliance and hard work, rather than focusing on systemic issues or societal solutions, aligning its dominant themes with right-leaning values.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its biographical source material, without explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on individual character struggles and family dynamics, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Glass Castle is a biographical drama centered on Jeannette Walls' childhood and her relationship with her eccentric parents. The film's narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, focusing instead on family dynamics, poverty, and resilience. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film "The Glass Castle" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the unconventional upbringing of Jeannette Walls and her family, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Glass Castle" is an adaptation of Jeannette Walls' memoir. All major characters, including Jeannette, her parents, and siblings, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as established in the original source material. No canonical characters had their gender changed.
The film adapts Jeannette Walls' memoir, portraying real-life individuals. All major characters, including Jeannette Walls and her family, are depicted by actors whose race aligns with the historical and canonical race of the individuals they portray.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
5.3
5.6
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