Where to watch A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) tonight

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.6 from 1,544 TMDB members. A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.

Runtime

2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

PG (US)

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Released

September 18, 1951

TMDB rating

7.6 / 10 from 1,544 votes

Director

Elia Kazan

Starring

Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Mometu (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is A Streetcar Named Desire?

A Streetcar Named Desire is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is A Streetcar Named Desire rated?

A Streetcar Named Desire is rated PG in the US.

Is A Streetcar Named Desire a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where can I stream A Streetcar Named Desire?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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