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Scarlet Street (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1945, Scarlet Street is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 103 minutes. “The things she does to men can end only one way - in murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March. Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny, a two-bit crook. When Kitty and Johnny find out that art dealers are interested in Chris's work, they con him into letting Kitty take credit for the paintings. Cross allows it because he is in love with Kitty, but his love will only let her get away with so much.

Who’s in it. Scarlet Street stars Edward G. Robinson as Christopher Cross, Joan Bennett as Katherine 'Kitty' March, Dan Duryea as Johnny Prince and Margaret Lindsay as Millie Ray, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Scarlet Street has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarlet Street page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scarlet Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Scarlet Street (1945)?
In US, Scarlet Street is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Scarlet Street worth watching?
Scarlet Street holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Scarlet Street?
Scarlet Street stars Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Dan Duryea, Margaret Lindsay and Jess Barker.