Glass (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
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- 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
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.
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Director M. Night Shyamalan
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Bruce Willis as David Dunn - Spencer Treat Clark as Joseph Dunn
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Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price -
James McAvoy as Patricia, Dennis, Hedwig
Also Starring in Glass
· 20 more- Sarah Paulson Dr. Ellie Staple
- Charlayne Woodard Mrs. Price
- Anya Taylor-Joy Casey Cooke
- Luke Kirby Pierce
- Adam David Thompson Daryl
- Diana Silvers Cheerleading Girl
- Colin Campbell
- Charles W Harris III
- Kimberly S. Fairbanks Assistant Principal
- Shayna Ryan
- Rob Yang
- Nina Wisner Cheerleading Girl
- Marisa Brown
- Kyli Zion Cheerleading Girl
- Raul I Torres
- Michelle Santiago
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- Serge Didenko Ronald, Powerful Young Man
- Ursula Triplett
- Lory Molino
- Jane Park Smith
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).
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.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
274 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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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
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.
Worldwide gross
$247M
12× its budget
- US & Canada
- $111M
- International
- $136M
- Budget
- $20M
Glass Trailers & Videos
21 videos: 2 trailers, 6 teasers, 7 clips, 5 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer #2
- Teaser Glass - Trailer Friday (Beast) (HD)
- Teaser Glass - Trailer Friday (David Dunn) (HD)
- Teaser Glass - Trailer Tomorrow (Mr. Glass) (HD)
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is David Dunn's vigilante name?
Cars in Glass
27 cars on screen, including the 2017 Audi A4 B9 and the 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
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2017 Audi A4 B9 Minor role -
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2006 Ford E-250 Minor role
Glass Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “언브레이커블 글래스” and “Vidro 2019”.
- Also known as
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- 언브레이커블 글래스
- Vidro 2019
- 異裂
- מאסטר זכוכית
- מר זכוכית
- Glass (Cristal)
- Verre
- 异裂
- Стъкления
- Стекло
- Скло
- 異能仨
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- 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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Movies Like Glass
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Unbreakable, The Glass Cage and The Glass Web.
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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