Broken Glass (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Broken Glass is a drama and horror film directed by Kristín Jóhannesdóttir, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Maria is somewhat of a rebel and problem child. Her mother died and her father remarried some awful lady, and Maria isn't happy at all. She takes a drug overdose and winds up in a home for other girls with problems, but the two women who run the place turn out to be not quite the ladies they seemed. Maria knows she can't stay there very long, and starts planning her escape.
Who’s in it. Broken Glass stars Björk as Maria, Pétur Einarsson as Jón, Margrét Ákadóttir as Líney and Helgi Skúlason as Theofílus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Broken Glass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Glass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Glass tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Glass (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Glass change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken Glass worth watching?
- Broken Glass holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Glass?
- Broken Glass stars Björk, Pétur Einarsson, Margrét Ákadóttir, Helgi Skúlason and Margrét Guðmundsdóttir.
- When was Broken Glass released?
- Broken Glass was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.