

Carbon Copy
“Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.”
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Where to watch Carbon Copy in United States
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Where is Carbon Copy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy is a 1981 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Michael Schultz. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
Carbon Copy was produced by First City Features Ltd., Hemdale, and RKO Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 6, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Writers
- Stanley Shapiro
- Release date
- August 6, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- First City Features Ltd., Hemdale, RKO Pictures
Carbon Copy cast & crew
Carbon Copy was directed by Michael Schultz and written by Stanley Shapiro.
The cast features Denzel Washington as Roger Porter, George Segal as Walter Whitney, Susan Saint James as Vivian Whitney, Jack Warden as Nelson Longhurst, Paul Winfield as Bob Garvey, and Macon McCalman as Tubby Wederholt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Fred J. Koenekamp, and it was produced by Stanley Shapiro and Carter DeHaven.
Is Carbon Copy worth watching?
Carbon Copy holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 64 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Carbon Copy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Carbon Copy
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Cast of Carbon Copy

Denzel Washington
Roger Porter

George Segal
Walter Whitney

Susan Saint James
Vivian Whitney

Jack Warden
Nelson Longhurst

Paul Winfield
Bob Garvey

Macon McCalman
Tubby Wederholt
Vicky Dawson
Mary Ann

Parley Baer
Dr. Bristol

Dick Martin
Victor Bard

Carmen Filpi
Wino

Tom Poston
Reverend Hayworth
Kenneth White
Burly Man
Carbon Copy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Carbon Copy in United States?
Carbon Copy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Carbon Copy on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Carbon Copy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Carbon Copy in?
Carbon Copy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Carbon Copy rated?
Carbon Copy is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 64 ratings.











