Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire List

  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Another Tennessee Williams classic exploring family dynamics and deception.
  • The Glass Menagerie - A sensitive portrayal of memory and family relationships by Tennessee Williams.
  • Death of a Salesman - Classic American play dealing with the struggles of a family's patriarch.
  • Long Day's Journey Into Night - A poignant drama centered on a troubled family's dynamics.
  • The Birthday Party - Absurdist drama focusing on psychological themes similar to Williams' work.
  • Sweet Bird of Youth - A story of lost dreams and desperation, echoing themes in A Streetcar Named Desire.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Explores complex relationships, akin to Williams' intricate character studies.
  • Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - A confrontation of marital discontent and illusion versus reality.
  • The Crucible - Examines intense emotional and moral conflicts within a community.
  • The Road to Mecca - A powerful exploration of freedom and self-discovery set in a small town.
  • Fences - Family struggles and racial tensions in America, similar to Streetcar's themes.
  • The Iceman Cometh - Delves into the struggles of disillusioned individuals in a bar setting.
  • A Doll's House - A deep exploration of gender roles and personal liberation.
  • All My Sons - Examines moral dilemmas and familial ties, reflective of Williams' themes.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Descent into despair and addiction, akin to the tragic elements of Streetcar.
  • The Summer of Miss Forbes - Explores themes of nostalgia and longing in personal connections.
  • The Glass Menagerie (2014) - A modern adaptation focusing on the emotional aspects of the characters.
  • The Fringe - A focus on complex relationships and emotional breakdowns in life.
  • Grapes of Wrath - Family struggles, dreams, and human spirit in the face of adversity.
  • Summer and Smoke - Another Tennessee Williams exploration of love and unfulfilled desires.
  • The Odd Couple - Examine relationships and personalities clashing in a comedic setting.
  • Burn This - An exploration of grief, passion, and relationships among complex characters.
  • The Sea Gull - Explores artistic ambition and relationships with a tragic undertone.
  • The Homecoming - Family dynamics and power struggles set against a darkly comedic backdrop.
  • Amour - Brutal honesty about love's challenges in aging, echoing Williams' themes.
  • Camp X-Ray - Focuses on personal connection and understanding across significant barriers.
  • Closer - Explores complex romantic entanglements and the nature of love.
  • Little Foxes - Intrigue and betrayal within a family, showcasing dark human nature.
  • True Detective (Season 1) - Deep character analysis and intense emotional conflict within relationships.
  • Dead Poets Society - Exploration of passion and the struggle against societal expectations.
  • The Hours - Explores the lives of women across different times, dealing with existential questions.
  • The Royal Tenenbaums - Family dysfunction and eccentric characters echo the complexity of Williams' work.
  • Six Feet Under - Explores family dynamics and personal struggles against the backdrop of death.
  • The Leftovers - Deep emotional explorations of grief and existential questions in personal lives.
  • The Sopranos - Complex family dynamics and personal struggles against a darker backdrop.
  • Normal People - A look at complicated relationships and emotional turmoil in young love.
  • In the Heights - Human struggles and emotional connections in a community setting.
  • The Color Purple - A journey of self-discovery and empowerment, touching on similar themes.
  • Boyhood - A coming-of-age story reflecting the complexities of familial relationships.
  • Blue Jasmine - Descent into chaos and emotional turmoil following a loss of status.
  • Jesse - Centers on personal relationships and the challenges of navigating adulthood.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1958 United States of America 53920 7.9 Movie Released NR
2 1987 Canada 2271 7.1 Movie Released PG
3 1985 Germany 11858 7.2 Movie Released PG
4 2018 China 9519 7.1 Movie Released
5 1968 United Kingdom 1185 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
6 1962 United States of America 8606 7.2 Movie Released NR
7 1999 Italy 27213 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
8 1966 United States of America 80749 8 Movie Released
9
The Crucible
The Crucible
124 min
1996 United States of America 40481 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
10
Fences
Fences
139 min
2016 Canada 119144 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
11 1973 United States of America 1902 7.2 Movie Released PG
12
A Doll's House
A Doll's House
105 min
1973 United Kingdom 1413 6.4 Movie Released G
13
All My Sons
All My Sons
94 min
1948 United States of America 2447 7.3 Movie Released NR
14 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
15 1961 United States of America 2094 6.8 Movie Released NR
16
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
106 min
1968 United States of America 37757 7.6 Movie Released
17
The Sea Gull
The Sea Gull
144 min
1968 United Kingdom 1101 6.6 Movie Released G
18
The Homecoming
The Homecoming
111 min
1973 United States of America 865 6.8 Movie Released
19
Amour
Amour
127 min
2012 Austria 106421 7.9 Movie Released
20
Camp X-Ray
Camp X-Ray
117 min
2014 United States of America 43174 6.9 Movie Released
21
Closer
Closer
104 min
2004 United Kingdom 238071 7.2 Movie Released R
22
Little Foxes
Little Foxes
90 min
2009 Czech Republic 120 4.9 Movie Released
23 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
24
The Hours
The Hours
114 min
2002 United Kingdom 140802 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
25 2001 United States of America 315566 7.6 Movie Released R
26
Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
72 min
SS 5 EP 63
2001 United States of America 151829 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
The Leftovers
The Leftovers
60 min
SS 3 EP 28
2014 United States of America 114506 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
28
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
29
Normal People
Normal People
30 min
SS 1 EP 12
2020 Ireland 95814 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
In the Heights
In the Heights
143 min
2021 United States of America 52677 7.3 Movie Released
31 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
32
Boyhood
Boyhood
166 min
2014 United States of America 369349 7.9 Movie Released
33
Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine
99 min
2013 United States of America 213625 7.3 Movie Released
34
Jesse
Jesse
30 min
SS 2 EP 42
1998 United States of America 1359 6 Serie Ended
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