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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

2014Movie2 h 54 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Classic American Play
  • Intense Character Study
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Family Conflict
  • Bleak & Tragic
  • Raw Performances
  • Social Realism
  • Existential Anguish

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Nick Wickham, Benedict Andrews
Written by
Tennessee Williams
Produced by
Daisy Heath, Emma Keith, Joshua Andrews
Music by
Alex Baranowski

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Facts

September 16, 2014 · 2 h 54 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 16, 2014
Runtime
2 h 54 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Will I feel good after watching National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.