Joyless Street
“Open any door in Melchior Alley, and you'll come face to face with naked misery.”
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.
Where to watch Joyless Street in United States
Can I watch Joyless Street in United States? Yes — you can stream Joyless Street in United States on Fandor Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is Joyless Street streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Fawesome, Cineverse | Amazon Video |
| India | JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV, YouTube Free | Amazon Video |
| Canada | JustWatch TV, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | JustWatch TV | — |
| Germany | JustWatch TV | — |
| France | JustWatch TV | LaCinetek |
| Spain | JustWatch TV | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV | — |
About Joyless Street
Joyless Street is a 1925 German-language drama film directed by G.W. Pabst. The cast is led by Werner Krauss, Jaro Fürth, Greta Garbo. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Fawesome.
Joyless Street was produced by Sofar-Film and made in Germany. It was released on March 1, 1925.
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Writers
- Willy Haas
- Release date
- March 1, 1925
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Sofar-Film
Joyless Street cast & crew
Joyless Street was directed by G.W. Pabst and written by Willy Haas.
The cast features Werner Krauss as Josef Geiringer, Jaro Fürth as Hofrat Rumfort, Greta Garbo as Greta Rumfort, Asta Nielsen as Maria Lechner (Mizzi), Agnes Esterhazy as Regine, and Karl Etlinger as Generaldirektor Rosenow.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Curt Oertel and it was produced by Romain Pinès and Michail Salkind.
Is Joyless Street worth watching?
Joyless Street holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Joyless Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Joyless Street
In United States, you can stream Joyless Street on Fandor Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Mometu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Joyless Street
Werner Krauss
Josef Geiringer
Jaro Fürth
Hofrat Rumfort
Greta Garbo
Greta Rumfort
Asta Nielsen
Maria Lechner (Mizzi)
Agnes Esterhazy
Regine
Karl Etlinger
Generaldirektor Rosenow
Henry Stuart
Einar Hanson
Ilka Grüning
Gregori Chmara
Robert Garrison
Alexander Murski
Joyless Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Joyless Street in United States?
Joyless Street is streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, JustWatch TV, Fawesome, Cineverse in United States.
▸Is Joyless Street on Fandor Amazon Channel?
Yes — Joyless Street is currently available on Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Joyless Street in?
Joyless Street is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joyless Street?
Joyless Street runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is Joyless Street rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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