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The Glass Castle

7.120172h 7mPG-13MovieDrama

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
WritersAndrew Lanham·Destin Daniel Cretton
ProducersErik Feig·Gil Netter

Where to watch

Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesomeThe Roku ChannelThe Roku ChannelTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · 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 Lionsgate+, Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Glass Castle on Netflix?

No, The Glass Castle is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and Kanopy.

Is The Glass Castle on Amazon Prime Video?

The Glass Castle isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Glass Castle for free?

The Glass Castle is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

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).