Joyless Street
1925, German. Directed by G.W. Pabst.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1925
- Original title
- Die freudlose Gasse
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Willy Haas
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Joyless Street: quick answers
Is Joyless Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Joyless Street?
Joyless Street runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does Joyless Street have a post-credits scene?
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Joyless Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Joyless Street on?
Joyless Street isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joyless Street?
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Who directed Joyless Street?
Joyless Street (1925) was directed by G.W. Pabst and stars Werner Krauss, Jaro Fürth, Greta Garbo.