Joyless Street (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1925, Joyless Street is a drama film directed by G.W. Pabst, running about 150 minutes. “Open any door in Melchior Alley, and you'll come face to face with naked misery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1921, we follow two women - Marie and Grete - from the same poor Viennese neighborhood, as they try to better the lives of themselves and their families during the period of Austrian postwar hyperinflation.
Who’s in it. Joyless Street stars Werner Krauß as Josef Geiringer, Jaro Fürth as Hofrat Rumfort, Greta Garbo as Greta Rumfort and Asta Nielsen as Maria Lechner (Mizzi), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Joyless Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joyless Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joyless Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joyless Street (1925)?
- In US, Joyless Street is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joyless Street worth watching?
- Joyless Street holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Joyless Street?
- Joyless Street stars Werner Krauß, Jaro Fürth, Greta Garbo, Asta Nielsen and Agnes Esterhazy.