A Streetcar Named Desire (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1984, A Streetcar Named Desire is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Blanche Dubois goes to visit her pregnant sister and husband Stanley in New Orleans. Stanley doesn't like her, and starts pushing her for information on some property he know was left to the sisters. He discovers she has mortgaged the place and spent all the money, and wants to find out all he can about her. Even more friction develops between the two while they are in the apartment together...

Who’s in it. A Streetcar Named Desire stars Ann-Margret as Blanche DuBois, Treat Williams as Stanley Kowalski, Beverly D'Angelo as Stella DuBois Kowalski and Randy Quaid as Harold "Mitch" Mitchell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Streetcar Named Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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.

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Where can I watch A Streetcar Named Desire (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Streetcar Named Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Streetcar Named Desire worth watching?
A Streetcar Named Desire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Streetcar Named Desire?
A Streetcar Named Desire stars Ann-Margret, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid and Erica Yohn.
When was A Streetcar Named Desire released?
A Streetcar Named Desire was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.