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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (2014): Cast & Box Office

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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire is a 2014 drama directed by Nick Wickham, starring Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide.

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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Nick Wickham
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire without spoilers.

As Blanche’s sense of reality deteriorates, she seeks refuge with her sister Stella in New Orleans. However, her arrival disrupts the tense relationship between Stella and her husband, the volatile Stanley Kowalski. Blanche's desperate attempts to escape her past collide with Stanley's raw masculinity, leading to a devastating confrontation that exposes deep-seated vulnerabilities and ultimately shatters her fragile existence.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Cast & Characters

Gillian Anderson leads the cast as Blanche DuBois, with Vanessa Kirby as Stella Kowalski and Ben Foster as Stanley Kowalski. Directed by Nick Wickham; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nick Wickham

More films directed by Nick Wickham: The Cure: The Show of a Lost World, National Theatre Live: All About Eve, National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera and Iggy Pop - Post Pop Depression.

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Box office

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Box Office

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8M

International
$2.8M
Details

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “National Theatre at Home: A Streetcar Named Desire” and “欲望号街车”.

Also known as
  • National Theatre at Home: A Streetcar Named Desire
  • 欲望号街车
  • 慾望街車

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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire released?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire was released on September 16, 2014.

Who directed National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire was directed by Nick Wickham.

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Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire stars Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, Vanessa Kirby as Stella Kowalski and Ben Foster as Stanley Kowalski, among 12 credited actors.

How much did National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire make at the box office?

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

Does National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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