Carmen: A Hip Hopera
“No man can resist her.”
An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
Where to watch Carmen: A Hip Hopera in United States
Can I watch Carmen: A Hip Hopera in United States? Carmen: A Hip Hopera isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Carmen: A Hip Hopera streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera is a 2001 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Robert Townsend. The cast is led by Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé, Yasiin Bey. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Carmen: A Hip Hopera was produced by MTV and New Line Cinema and made in United States of America. It was released on May 8, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writers
- Michael Elliot
- Release date
- May 8, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- MTV, New Line Cinema
Carmen: A Hip Hopera cast & crew
Carmen: A Hip Hopera was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Michael Elliot.
The cast features Mekhi Phifer as Hill, Beyoncé as Carmen Brown, Yasiin Bey as Lt. Miller, Rah Digga as Rasheeda, Joy Bryant as Nikki, and Wyclef Jean as Fortune Teller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kip Collins and cinematography is by Geary McLeod.
Is Carmen: A Hip Hopera worth watching?
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Carmen: A Hip Hopera is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Mekhi Phifer
Hill
Beyoncé
Carmen Brown
Yasiin Bey
Lt. Miller
Rah Digga
Rasheeda
Joy Bryant
Nikki
Wyclef Jean
Fortune Teller
Da Brat
Narrator
Jermaine Dupri
Pockets
Shad Moss
Jalil
Casey Lee
Blaze
Reagan Gomez-Preston
Caela
Yuri Brown
Nori
Carmen: A Hip Hopera — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Carmen: A Hip Hopera in United States?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Carmen: A Hip Hopera in?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Carmen: A Hip Hopera?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Carmen: A Hip Hopera rated?
Carmen: A Hip Hopera is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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