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Glass

2019

In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 intensity, threatening situations, violence, disturbing psychological themes, death, and complex treatment of trauma and identity make this better suited to teens and older viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant product placement or commercial push.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death is important to the plot and may be emotionally weighty, though the film is not primarily about bereavement.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Features some blood, injuries, and non-graphic depictions of physical trauma resulting from fights.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional profanity and mild crude language.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Concepts of belief and faith in extraordinary abilities are central, but it is not grounded in organized religion.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal romantic focus, mostly revolving around existing connections to family or past history.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A tense psychological atmosphere, threatening personalities, confinement, stalking, and unpredictable danger create sustained fear.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Substance use is not a focus of the film; medical settings involve standard medication protocols.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated, intense confrontations include assaults, physical danger, weapons, and superhero-style violence with meaningful consequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face fear, danger, trauma, and uncertainty; bravery is present but sometimes mixed with obsession or recklessness.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The film uses imaginative superhero mythology, comic-book ideas, multiple identities, and inventive psychological concepts.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast in significant, non-stereotypical roles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It touches on psychology, comics, and ideas about identity, but it is entertainment rather than instruction.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Care and loyalty appear, especially in relationships involving support and protection, but cruelty and manipulation are also significant.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores identity, trauma, belief, responsibility, and the consequences of treating people as symbols or villains.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Some characters show loyalty and determination, but morally troubling choices and manipulation make the models mixed.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Glass would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Glass, and what caused that change?
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