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Street Without End (1934): cast, story & where to watch

1934 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1934, Street Without End is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Mikio Naruse’s final silent film is a gloriously rich portrait of a waitress, Sugiko, whose life, despite a host of male admirers and even some intrigued movie talent scouts, ends up taking a suffocatingly domestic turn after a wealthy businessman accidentally hits her with his car.

Who’s in it. Street Without End stars Setsuko Shinobu as Sugiko Shima, Akio Isono as Koichi, her younger brother, Hikaru Yamanouchi as Hiroshi Yamanouchi and Nobuko Wakaba as Takako, his elder sister, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Street Without End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Street Without End page.

If you liked it. Fans of Street Without End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Street Without End (1934)?
In US, Street Without End is available to stream on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Street Without End worth watching?
Street Without End holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Street Without End?
Street Without End stars Setsuko Shinobu, Akio Isono, Hikaru Yamanouchi, Nobuko Wakaba and Fumiko Katsuragi.
When was Street Without End released?
Street Without End was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.