Shattered Glass (2003)
Kernel Score: 78% · 461 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2003-11-14
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Shattered Glass
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass, who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at The New Republic for three years. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his world came crumbling down.
Shattered Glass parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Shattered Glass is a PG-13 drama based on the true story of a journalist who fabricated stories for a major magazine.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass
- Peter Sarsgaard as Charles 'Chuck' Lane
- Chloë Sevigny as Caitlin Avey
- Rosario Dawson as Andy Fox
- Melanie Lynskey as Amy Brand
- Hank Azaria as Michael Kelly
- Steve Zahn as Adam Penenberg
- Mark Blum as Lewis Estridge
- Simone-Elise Girard as Catarina Bannier
- Chad Donella as David Bach
Shattered Glass FAQ
Is Shattered Glass good?
Shattered Glass has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 461 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shattered Glass?
In the US you can stream Shattered Glass on Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Shattered Glass OK for kids?
Shattered Glass is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Shattered Glass is a PG-13 drama based on the true story of a journalist who fabricated stories for a major magazine.
What movies are like Shattered Glass?
If you liked Shattered Glass, try She Said, Munich – The Edge of War, Richard Jewell and Ace in the Hole.