A post-apocalyptic odyssey driven by comic book dreams and youthful curiosity.
GLEN AND RANDA
Once upon a time, there were countries, cities, schools, movies, electric appliances, The Beatles, politicians, then...
Teenagers Glen and Randa are members of a tribe that lives in a rural area, several decades after nuclear war has devastated the planet. They know nothing of the outside world, except that Glen has read about and seen pictures of a great city in some old comic books. He and Randa set out to find this city.
Quick Answer
Glen and Randa is a 1971 American adventure science fiction film directed by Jim McBride about a young couple navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape in search of a lost city they've only seen in comic books.
Programmer's Pick
Comic book myths and nuclear fallout make for a uniquely American fever dream. Glen and Randa gives you wide-eyed innocence, nudity both philosophical and literal, and a scavenger’s-eye view of the post-apocalypse—all without a single superhero landing.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Writers
- Lorenzo Mans, Rudy Wurlitzer, Jim McBride
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Adventure, Science Fiction
Why This Matters
Directed by Jim McBride and co-written with Rudy Wurlitzer, this 1971 post-apocalyptic drama was produced on a modest $480,000 budget with an obscure cast, reflecting the era's independent filmmaking spirit within American science fiction cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Glen’s fascination with old comic books becomes the couple’s guiding light in a world that’s forgotten its own past.
Experience a stripped-down, rural vision of survival where everyday objects become mysterious relics of another era.
The film’s unflinching approach to nudity and sexuality adds a layer of realism (and controversy) rare for its time.
Glen and Randa’s quest is fueled by curiosity and innocence, making their odyssey through the wasteland both poignant and unpredictable.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Glen and Randa released? +
Glen and Randa was released in 1971.
Who directed Glen and Randa? +
Glen and Randa was directed by Jim McBride.
How long is Glen and Randa? +
Glen and Randa has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Glen and Randa? +
Glen and Randa is an adventure and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Glen and Randa? +
Glen and Randa is available to stream on SassyFlix.
