Best Poverty Movies & TV Series of the 1950s

The 14 best-rated poverty movies and TV series of the 1950s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Nights of Cabiria 1957 ★ 8.0

The King of the Neighborhood 1950 ★ 8.4

Street of Shame 1956 ★ 7.7

Twenty-Four Eyes 1954 ★ 7.7

A Place Close to Heaven 1952 ★ 8.2

Miracle in Milan 1951 ★ 7.3

Europa '51 1952 ★ 7.3

Tizoc 1957 ★ 7.6

Shree 420 1955 ★ 7.5

The Lovers of Montparnasse 1958 ★ 6.9

Mother 1952 ★ 7.0

Street of Love and Hope 1959 ★ 6.7

Pepe El Toro 1953 ★ 6.5

Carrie 1952 ★ 6.4