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.

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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

Oct 3, 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

Jun 9, 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

Jun 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

Aug 2, 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

Apr 9, 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)

Jun 6, 2023

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

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Vati V

@Vatster 1 day ago

One of the best films you've never heard of. Pitch-perfect performances all round from an incredible cast, but Jack Lemmon still manages to steal the show and prove he is one of the most underrated American actors of the last century. Unflinching and unapologetic, Mamet's script dissects modern business practices with scalpel precision. Like all the best yarns, it unfolds slowly but keeps you glued to your seat throughout. Great.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 21, 2026

Glengarry Glen Ross = a *4,5* star Movie!

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Michael W

@mawilps Aug 30, 2026

This business movie was great. Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin, and the rest of the cast did a great job in this movie. The plot of the movie was dramatic and thrilling. It's about fighting to keep your job by any means necessary. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching.

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Jovana M

@J_loves_movies Aug 29, 2026

Brilliant script! And excellent acting from all of the guys, Pacino is so good!

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Aug 24, 2026

8.3/10 Drama, mid 90s Movie about cold call real estate salesman chasing down good leads. Al Pacino Kevin Spacey Alec Baldwin. Great movie, intense. Great Al Pacino movie

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Stefan E

@StefanE Jul 22, 2026

Possibly the best movie I've ever seen, actually. Loads of fantastic dialogue with some of the best actors (Al Pacino acting as himself, yet again). It's a very heavy movie, that's for sure, but don't let that keep you from enjoying this masterpiece.

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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: Artisan Entertainment, New Line Cinema
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

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