

Carol
“Some people change your life forever.”
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
Where to watch Carol in United States
Click a service to open Carol there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Carol streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | MUBI, Beamafilm, MUBI Amazon Channel, ABC iview | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Sat.1 emotions Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Claro tv+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Runtime | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve | wavve |
About Carol
Carol is a 2015 English-language romance and drama film directed by Todd Haynes. The cast is led by Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Kyle Chandler. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 4000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Carol was produced by Killer Films, Number 9 Films, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 20, 2015, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $40 million worldwide.
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Writers
- Phyllis Nagy
- Release date
- November 20, 2015
- OTT release
- March 4, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $40 million
- Production
- Killer Films, Number 9 Films, Film4 Productions
Carol cast & crew
Carol was directed by Todd Haynes and written by Phyllis Nagy.
The cast features Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird, Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet, Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird, Jake Lacy as Richard Semco, Sarah Paulson as Abby Gerhard, and John Magaro as Dannie McElroy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Edward Lachman, and it was produced by Stephen Woolley and Christine Vachon.
Is Carol worth watching?
Carol holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,965 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Carol is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Carol
In United States, you can stream Carol on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 4, 2016.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Carol

Cate Blanchett
Carol Aird

Rooney Mara
Therese Belivet

Kyle Chandler
Harge Aird

Jake Lacy
Richard Semco

Sarah Paulson
Abby Gerhard

John Magaro
Dannie McElroy

Cory Michael Smith
Tommy Tucker

Kevin Crowley
Fred Haymes

Nik Pajic
Phil McElroy

Carrie Brownstein
Genevieve Cantrell

Trent Rowland
Jack Taft

Sadie Heim
Rindy Aird
Carol — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Carol in United States?
Carol is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Carol on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Carol is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Carol in?
Carol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Carol?
Carol runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Carol rated?
Carol is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,965 ratings.
▸When did Carol release on OTT?
Carol became available digitally on March 4, 2016.











