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155 minutes

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Three men possessing superhuman abilities are confined to a psychiatric facility, where a doctor pursues a dark agenda. The film blends fantasy and thriller elements, creating an intense, tense atmosphere, and features James McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Glass is a programme classified as a movie, positioned within the fantasy‑thriller genre. It presents itself as a self‑contained narrative that blends elements of the extraordinary with a suspenseful tone, offering viewers a mix of action‑driven spectacle and psychological intrigue. The story follows three individuals who possess superhuman abilities. Their powers lead them to a psychiatric hospital, where they become entangled in the machinations of a doctor who harbours dark, ulterior motives. The setting of the asylum amplifies the tension, as the characters must navigate both their own extraordinary capacities and the sinister agenda of the medical professional overseeing them. The production features a notable trio of performers: James McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. Their involvement underscores the film’s focus on characters with extraordinary gifts confronting a threatening authority figure. As a fantasy thriller, Glass intertwines the concept of heightened abilities with a plot that centres on the clash between the superhuman protagonists and the doctor’s covert plans.

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Glass broadcasts on Film4 +1 at 11:55pm, Tuesday, 27 January 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Year2019
Runtime129 mins
DirectorM Night Shyamalan

Cast & Crew

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M Night ShyamalanDirector
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Sarah Paulsonas Dr Ellie Staple
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Spencer Treat Clarkas Joseph Dunn
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Samuel L Jacksonas Elijah Price
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James McAvoyas Patricia/Dennis/Hedwig/The Beast/Barry/Heinrich
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Bruce Willisas David Dunn
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Anya Taylor-Joyas Casey Cooke