The Glass House
The Glass House

The Glass House

2001Movie107 minEnglish

When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users55%
Director: Daniel SackheimGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

After their parents die in a car crash, teenage Ruby Baker and her younger brother Matt are placed into the care of their parents' wealthy family friends, Terry Glass and his wife Erin. Initially enjoying their new luxurious life, Ruby soon becomes suspicious of the Glasses' true intentions and the dark secrets hidden within their opulent home. As she uncovers disturbing truths, Ruby must fight to protect herself and her brother from a dangerous conspiracy.

Critical Reception

The Glass House received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot predictable and reliant on genre conventions. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the thriller elements but criticizing the narrative's plausibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at suspense and the performances of its lead actors.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on common thriller tropes.
  • Some found the premise intriguing but felt it was not fully realized.

Google audience: Audiences were split on The Glass House. Many appreciated the thriller aspects and the performances, finding it a decent watch for its genre. However, a significant portion felt the story was too predictable and lacked originality, with some questioning the believability of the plot developments.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actress Katie Holmes, who was in talks to star before Leelee Sobieski was cast.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

The Glass House is one of those movies that might not blow you away but keeps you intrigued with its unsettling vibe. The cold, modern house perfectly mirrors the eerie atmosphere, creating an unsettling backdrop for the story. The cinemato...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Sad drama with Leelee Sobieski and Stellan Skarsgård switches to thriller*** A suddenly orphaned teen girl (Leelee Sobieski) & her little brother start a new life in Malibu with their guardians (Stellan Skarsgård & Diane Lane), who mi...
Gimly

Gimly

There was really no intrigue in _The Glass House_ which is missing a pretty fundamental step when you're making a mystery/thriller. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._