Joyless Street
Seen it?1925 | 155 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 35 min.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Taxi Driver Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Escape from Sobibor
Sunday Safe BetAnother war drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Unthinkable Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Hungry Hearts Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by G.W. Pabst
- Werner KraussJosef Geiringer
- Jaro FürthHofrat Rumfort
- Greta GarboGreta Rumfort
- Asta NielsenMaria Lechner (Mizzi)
- Agnes EsterhazyRegine
- Karl EtlingerGeneraldirektor Rosenow
- Henry Stuart
- Einar Hanson
- Ilka Grüning
- Gregori Chmara