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The Glass Castle

7.120172h 7mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorDestin Daniel Cretton
WritersDestin Daniel Cretton·Andrew Lanham
ProducersErik Feig·Gil Netter

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

BLBrie Larson
Brie Larson
Jeannette Walls
WHWoody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Rex Walls
NWNaomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Rose Mary Walls
MGMax Greenfield
Max Greenfield
David
SSSarah Snook
Sarah Snook
Lori Walls
EAElla Anderson
Ella Anderson
Jeannette Walls (Age 10)
SSSadie Sink
Sadie Sink
Lori Walls (Age 12)
RBRobin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
Erma Walls
CHChandler Head
Chandler Head
Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
IAIain Armitage
Iain Armitage
Brian Walls (Age 5)
JHJack Haven
Jack Haven
Maureen Walls
JCJosh Caras
Josh Caras
Brian Walls

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The Glass Castle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Glass Castle?

The Glass Castle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Glass Castle on Netflix?

No, The Glass Castle is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Glass Castle on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Glass Castle is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Glass Castle for free?

The Glass Castle is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Glass Castle based on a true story?

Yes — The Glass Castle is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).