Street Scene (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1931, Street Scene is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 78 minutes. “The simple story of LIFE through the window pane of the house across the street.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
Who’s in it. Street Scene stars Sylvia Sidney as Rose Maurrant, William Collier Jr. as Sam Kaplan, Estelle Taylor as Mrs. Anna Maurrant and Beulah Bondi as Emma Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Street Scene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Street Scene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Street Scene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Street Scene (1931)?
- In US, Street Scene is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Street Scene worth watching?
- Street Scene holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Street Scene?
- Street Scene stars Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., Estelle Taylor, Beulah Bondi and David Landau.
- When was Street Scene released?
- Street Scene was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.