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Glass (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Glass is a 2019 action thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starring Bruce Willis as David Dunn, Spencer Treat Clark and Samuel L. Jackson. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $247 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
worldwide gross
$247M
Echo Score
55
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Glass (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Glass About?

The premise of Glass without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

In a suspenseful thriller, vigilante David Dunn seeks justice while evading authorities in Philadelphia. His extraordinary abilities lead him to a dangerous confrontation with the Beast, a formidable figure struggling with a fractured psyche and immense strength. They are connected to Elijah Price, a brilliant but psychologically complex man harboring dark secrets. As their paths collide, long-held mysteries are revealed, threatening to unravel their lives and expose a larger, unsettling truth.

Glass Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • glass
  • supernatural power
  • dissociative identity disorder
  • character name in title
  • violence
  • flashback
  • comic book store
  • comic book
  • comic book shop
  • killing spree
  • murder spree
  • cheerleader
+38 more
  • third part
  • super villain
  • evil mastermind
  • father son relationship
  • throat slit
  • water
  • video surveillance
  • surveillance camera
  • view through video camera
  • video footage
  • train station
  • villain as protagonist
  • widower
  • death of wife
  • mother son relationship
  • tragic villain
  • murder of son
  • younger version of character
  • director cameo
  • vigilante
  • drowned man
  • murder by drowning
  • villain
  • shot to death
  • returning character killed off
  • reference to hello kitty
  • superhero origin
  • throat cut with a shard of glass
  • clover leaf tattoo
  • secret society
  • sniper
  • bullying
  • murder of father
  • christmas decoration
  • christmas tree
  • roller skates
  • psychiatric hospital
  • voice over narration
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Cast & crew

Glass Cast & Characters

Bruce Willis leads the cast as David Dunn, with Spencer Treat Clark as Joseph Dunn and Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan; 24 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Glass

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Ratings

Glass Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Glass 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 55/100, strongest in character & emotion (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).

55 /100

Glass Echo Score Breakdown

Glass displays uneven execution, yielding a largely mixed reception. While it delivers some memorable sequences and distinctive moments, critical commentary notes issues with pacing, coherence, and emotional depth. Positive impressions around its ambitious crossover concept and individual performances are tempered by messy structure and intermittent engagement. The film resonates more for its franchise connections than for standalone cohesion, resulting in a moderate overall impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    When it comes to direction and production design, Glass shows a distinctive visual ambition but uneven execution. Reviewers acknowledged idiosyncratic staging and occasional striking moments of visual rhetoric yet observed a lack of sustained cinematographic cohesion. Some noted that the film’s aesthetic flourishes are undermined by underdeveloped visual sequences and a restrained color palette in key scenes. Overall, the artcraft feels intermittently compelling rather than consistently polished.

  • Character & Emotion 70

    In terms of acting and emotional resonance, Glass benefits from committed performances that partially offset deeper character shortcomings. Critics and viewers praised James McAvoy’s portrayal of a fractured personality and Samuel L. Jackson’s vibrant presence, while noting Anya Taylor-Joy’s nuanced vulnerability. However, the film’s tendency toward speechifying and underexplored motivations limits emotional depth. Ultimately, character work maintains interest but lacks fully developed arcs.

  • Story & Flow 45

    Regarding plot coherence and pacing, Glass exhibits structural weaknesses that impede engagement. Observers pointed to a densely packed finale with abrupt revelations and a narrative that often meanders without clear momentum. The crossover premise offers novelty, yet the film struggles to sustain logical flow, resulting in disjointed transitions and uneven tension. Consequently, the story feels fragmented and only sporadically engrossing.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    In terms of sensory experience, Glass presents a blend of atmospheric moments and underutilized auditory elements. The film’s visual style shows flashes of grandiosity in key sequences, supported by occasional dynamic staging, but lacks a consistently immersive soundscape. Music and sound design are serviceable but do not significantly heighten suspense. Overall, the sensory impact is adequate yet falls short of fully engaging the audience.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    When considering rewatch value, Glass offers specific scenes that may appeal to franchise enthusiasts but lacks broad replay appeal. The climactic interactions between characters and moments of surprise provide occasional incentive for repeat viewing. However, the film’s narrative unevenness and limited emotional payoff reduce its overall longevity. In sum, rewatch potential exists primarily for dedicated trilogy fans rather than a general audience.

Plot

Glass Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Glass from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

It has been three weeks since the notorious crime spree orchestrated by Kevin Wendell Crumb, known as “The Horde,” played by James McAvoy. Kevin, a former employee of the Philadelphia Zoo, possesses 23 distinct personalities, each influencing his behavior and physical capabilities. Among these personalities are Jade, a teenage girl, Barry, an elegant man, and Patricia, a refined British woman. However, when provoked, they transform into the fearsome “The Beast,” a superhuman with extraordinary agility, strength, and a cannibalistic nature.

Full summary

The whole story of Glass, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Glass Box Office & Budget

Glass grossed $247 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 12 times what it cost. $111 million came from the US and Canada and $136 million (55%) from the rest of the world.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$247M

12× its budget

US & Canada
$111M
International
$136M
Budget
$20M
US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%
Videos

Glass Trailers & Videos

21 videos: 2 trailers, 6 teasers, 7 clips, 5 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 21 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer #2
  • Teaser Glass - Trailer Friday (Beast) (HD)
  • Teaser Glass - Trailer Friday (David Dunn) (HD)
  • Teaser Glass - Trailer Tomorrow (Mr. Glass) (HD)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Glass?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What is David Dunn's vigilante name?

Cars

Cars in Glass

27 cars on screen, including the 2017 Audi A4 B9 and the 2007 Chevrolet Impala.

All 27 cars
  • 2017 Audi A4 B9 in Glass 2017 Audi A4 B9 Minor role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Impala in Glass 2007 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • Ford Crown Victoria in Glass Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2006 Ford E-250 in Glass 2006 Ford E-250 Minor role
Details

Glass Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “언브레이커블 글래스” and “Vidro 2019”.

Also known as
  • 언브레이커블 글래스
  • Vidro 2019
  • 異裂
  • מאסטר זכוכית
  • מר זכוכית
  • Glass (Cristal)
  • Verre
  • 异裂
  • Стъкления
  • Стекло
  • Скло
  • 異能仨
+17 more
  • מיסטר גלאס
  • Vidro
  • 글래스
  • Üveg
  • Skleněný
  • Господин Стаклени
  • غلاس
  • Bộ Ba Quái Nhân
  • Domnul Glass
  • Stiklas
  • 玻璃先生
  • ミスター・ガラス, შუშა
  • Klaas
  • شیشه
  • คนเหนือมนุษย์
  • Stekleni
  • Misters Stikls

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FAQ

Glass FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Glass, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Glass?

Glass runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Glass released?

Glass was released on January 18, 2019.

Who directed Glass?

Glass was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

More films by M. Night Shyamalan

Who is in the cast of Glass?

Glass stars Bruce Willis as David Dunn, Spencer Treat Clark as Joseph Dunn and Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, among 24 credited actors.

How much did Glass make at the box office?

Glass grossed $247 million worldwide ($111 million domestic, $136 million international) on a budget of $20 million.

How is Glass rated?

Glass has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Glass have a post-credit scene?

No. Glass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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