A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,450 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1951-09-18
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch A Streetcar Named Desire
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
A Streetcar Named Desire parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that A Streetcar Named Desire is a classic but heavy drama dealing with domestic brutality, sexual assault, and a woman's mental collapse.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The story hinges on a brutish, violent brother-in-law and includes a rape, alongside intense domestic conflict.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Sexual desire and a rape are central to the plot, handled with period restraint but thematically strong.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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A Streetcar Named Desire FAQ
Is A Streetcar Named Desire good?
A Streetcar Named Desire has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,450 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Streetcar Named Desire?
In the US you can stream A Streetcar Named Desire on YouTube TV and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Streetcar Named Desire OK for kids?
A Streetcar Named Desire is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that A Streetcar Named Desire is a classic but heavy drama dealing with domestic brutality, sexual assault, and a woman's mental collapse.
What movies are like A Streetcar Named Desire?
If you liked A Streetcar Named Desire, try Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple and Blue Jasmine.