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The Struggle

6.719311h 27mMovieDrama

Spanning from 1911 into the Prohibition era, Jimmie Wilson picks up drinking. When he falls in love with and proposes to Florrie, he vows to stop. The young couple gets married, has a daughter and enjoys a happy family life until old habits rise again.

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterD.W. Griffith
ProducerD.W. Griffith

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Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

HSHal Skelly
Hal Skelly
Jimmie Wilson
ZJZita Johann
Zita Johann
Florrie Wilson
CWCharlotte Wynters
Charlotte Wynters
Nina
EB
Evelyn Baldwin
Nan Wilson
JH
Jackson Halliday
Johnnie Marshall
EH
Edna Hagan
Mary
CCClaude Cooper
Claude Cooper
Sam
AL
Arthur Lipson
Cohen
CRCharles Richman
Charles Richman
Mr. Craig
HMHelen Mack
Helen Mack
A Catty Girl
SM
Scott Moore
A Gigolo
DM
Dave Manley
A Mill Worker

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The Struggle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Struggle?

The Struggle is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Struggle on Netflix?

No, The Struggle is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Struggle on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Struggle isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Struggle for free?

The Struggle is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.