A Streetcar Named Desire (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1951, A Streetcar Named Desire is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 125 minutes. “...Blanche, who wanted so much to stay a lady...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fading southern belle tries to build a new life with her sister in New Orleans.
Who’s in it. A Streetcar Named Desire stars Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois, Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski, Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski and Karl Malden as Harold Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Streetcar Named Desire has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Streetcar Named Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Streetcar Named Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)?
- In US, A Streetcar Named Desire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?
- A Streetcar Named Desire holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Streetcar Named Desire?
- A Streetcar Named Desire stars Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden and Rudy Bond.
- When was A Streetcar Named Desire released?
- A Streetcar Named Desire was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.