Glassland 2015
“Sometimes hope begins with sacrifice”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Gerard Barrett
- Networks
- Element Pictures, Blank Page Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Where to Stream
- MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel
What is Glassland?
Glassland is a drama film written and directed by Gerard Barrett as his second feature following Pilgrim Hill. The film stars Jack Reynor as a young taxi driver named John who tries to help his mother Jean, played by Toni Collette, with her alcoholism.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 17, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Ireland
- Studios
- Element Pictures, Blank Page Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 64 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Element Pictures, Blank Page Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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Overview
Glassland is a drama film written and directed by Gerard Barrett as his second feature following Pilgrim Hill. The film stars Jack Reynor as a young taxi driver named John who tries to help his mother Jean, played by Toni Collette, with her alcoholism. In a desperate attempt to reunite his broken family, the young driver becomes entangled in the criminal underworld. The Irish drama had a premiere on July 11 at the Galway Film Fleadh film festival and competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. For his performance in Barrett's film Glassland, Jack Reynor won the Sundance Film Festival Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting in 2015. The production has a run time of one hour and thirty-three minutes, carries a rating of R, and was released in the United States on May 30, 2015.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Glassland worth watching?
Glassland holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 64 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Glassland and when was it released?
Glassland is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.
Who directed Glassland?
Glassland was directed by Gerard Barrett.
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