Apple TVThe Glass Castle (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
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
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Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
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
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual resilience and self-reliance as the primary means to overcome adversity and escape difficult circumstances, emphasizing personal responsibility over systemic solutions.
The movie features a cast that generally reflects societal diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles with minority actors. Its narrative focuses on personal and familial struggles, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Glass Castle focuses on Jeannette Walls' childhood and adult life, depicting her family's struggles and unique dynamics. The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative scope.
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
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
5.3
5.6
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