Glengarry Glen Ross

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Glengarry Glen Ross

R

1992

1h 40m

Drama

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When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene (Jack Lemmon), who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson (Kevin Spacey), but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss (Ed Harris) comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.

Critics Consensus

This adaptation of David Mamet's play is every bit as compelling and witty as its source material, thanks in large part to a clever script and a bevy of powerhouse actors.

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Henry Sheehan

The Hollywood Reporter

10/03/2018

While the dark view of human nature and brutal dialogue might keep faint hearts from the film, the cast manages to individualize and humanize the pugilistic wordplay so that its expressiveness never veers into offensiveness.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

06/09/2008

Mamet reveals his exceptional talent for writing almost poetic working-class vernacular, scores his major implicit thematic thrusts against the nature of the way business-at-large is conducted.

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Time Out

06/24/2006

David Mamet's play about the wheelings and dealings of real-estate salesmen gets dedicated playing from a splendid cast, but gains nothing by the transfer from stage to screen.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

08/02/2024

5/5

…while Glengarry Glen Ross doesn’t moralise, it smacks of Mamet’s voice of experience, and anyone whose worked at the sharp end of sales will recognise the dehumanising tone of the events that play out here…

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

04/09/2024

4/5

Incredible performances galore! A magnificent script splashed on the screen by an electric, powerful cast. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ángel Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

06/06/2023

A interesting but deficient film... As cinema, it lacks style and identity. [Full review in Spanish]

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Peter C.

@peterc22 May 4

Slow starting but delightfully ramps up in the second half. Very strong acting as expected. Fun and entertaining.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone May 2

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 25

One of the finest examples of tension-driven cinema, Glengarry Glen Ross stands as a masterpiece in New Line Cinema’s catalog and one of the greatest modern classics overall. This film captures the brutal, high-pressure world of sales with razor-sharp dialogue, unforgettable performances, and an atmosphere that feels almost claustrophobic in the best way possible. Every scene is charged with intensity, showcasing how ambition, desperation, and ego collide in a cutthroat environment. The writing is top-tier, the pacing never wastes a moment, and the performances elevate already brilliant material into something iconic. What makes it especially remarkable is how timeless it feels—still just as gripping and relevant today as when it was released. It’s a film that demands attention and rewards it fully. A true classic from New Line Cinema and easily a 10/10 experience.

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Chaz K

@RT43802349 Apr 5

much worse than expected with that cast

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Les N

@Vegas628 Mar 4

I enjoyed watching masters at work

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Jeffrey M.

@Jeppy297 Feb 16

This movie sucked! I am at a loss as to how it got such high reviews, this movie had no storyline and no closure. It is one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen.

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Synopsis

When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene (Jack Lemmon), who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson (Kevin Spacey), but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss (Ed Harris) comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.

Director: James Foley
Producer: Jerry Tokofsky, Stanley R. Zupnik
Screenwriter: David Mamet
Distributor: New Line Cinema, Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Zupnik Cinema Group II, GGR
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 16, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.7M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo