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A Streetcar Named Desire

1951·Movie
2h 2min·PG
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...

A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Classic Psychological DramaSouthern Gothic TragedyIntense Character StudyIconic PerformancesShattered InnocenceDomestic ConflictDescent into MadnessSexual Tension & RepressionSearing Dialogue

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Where can I stream A Streetcar Named Desire legally?

A Streetcar Named Desire is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Streetcar Named Desire rated?

PGSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and violence.

How long is A Streetcar Named Desire?

2 h 2 min

A Streetcar Named Desire runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Streetcar Named Desire?

Critics97
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate A Streetcar Named Desire higher (97) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Streetcar Named Desire a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is A Streetcar Named Desire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Streetcar Named Desire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Streetcar Named Desire in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Streetcar Named Desire use?

Dissonant LaughterLeitmotifJerkassDream MelodyDesperately Craves AffectionAte His GunActor AllusionAppliance DefenestrationJerkass Has a PointCigarette of AnxietyReally Gets AroundTeasing from Behind the Language Barrierand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for A Streetcar Named Desire, including Dissonant Laughter, Leitmotif, Jerkass.