Movie · 1951
Is A Streetcar Named Desire based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Streetcar Named Desire is based on the book A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams (1947).
The movie was released in 1951.
The book behind A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire
by Tennessee Williams · first published 1947 · Southern Gothic
1947 US play by Tennessee Williams.
Common questions
Is A Streetcar Named Desire based on a book?
Yes. A Streetcar Named Desire is based on the book A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams (1947).
Who wrote the book A Streetcar Named Desire is based on?
A Streetcar Named Desire was written by Tennessee Williams and first published in 1947.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Streetcar Named Desire before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Tennessee Williams's books
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (film, 1958)
- Suddenly, Last Summer (film, 1959)
- The Night of the Iguana (film, 1964)
- Sweet Bird of Youth (film, 1962)