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A Streetcar Named Desire

1951Movie2 h 2 minPG

DramaThriller
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic978.2Rotten Tomatoes97%89%

A deeply moving, nerve-racking drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

...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.

Feels like

  • Classic Psychological Drama
  • Southern Gothic Tragedy
  • Intense Character Study
  • Iconic Performances
  • Shattered Innocence
  • Domestic Conflict
  • Descent into Madness
  • Sexual Tension & Repression
  • Searing Dialogue

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Elia Kazan
Written by
Tennessee Williams, Oscar Saul
Produced by
Charles K. Feldman
Music by
Ray Heindorf, Alex North

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Facts

September 18, 1951 · 2 h 2 min · PG

Released
September 18, 1951
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Dissonant Laughter, Leitmotif, Jerkass +9

  • Dissonant Laughter
  • Leitmotif
  • Jerkass
  • Dream Melody
  • Desperately Craves Affection
  • Ate His Gun
  • Actor Allusion
  • Appliance Defenestration
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • Really Gets Around
  • Teasing from Behind the Language Barrier

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Streetcar Named Desire?"

Questions about A Streetcar Named Desire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Streetcar Named Desire?

HBO MaxYouTube TVMometuTubi TV

In the United States, A Streetcar Named Desire streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 97). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is A Streetcar Named Desire okay for kids?

PGSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imageryViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is A Streetcar Named Desire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching 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.

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 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 tropes for it, including Dissonant Laughter, Leitmotif, and Jerkass.