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Carol

2015·Movie·R·118 min·7.5(3,965)

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.

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Where to watch Carol in United States

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Where is Carol streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomSTUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaNetflix, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, CBC GemApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaMUBI, Beamafilm, MUBI Amazon Channel, ABC iviewJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyJoyn Plus, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Sat.1 emotions Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMUBI, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Claro tv+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RuntimeApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaNetflix, wavvewavve

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
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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.

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Cast of Carol

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Carol Aird

Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara

Therese Belivet

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Harge Aird

Jake Lacy

Jake Lacy

Richard Semco

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Abby Gerhard

John Magaro

John Magaro

Dannie McElroy

Cory Michael Smith

Cory Michael Smith

Tommy Tucker

Kevin Crowley

Kevin Crowley

Fred Haymes

Nik Pajic

Nik Pajic

Phil McElroy

Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Genevieve Cantrell

Trent Rowland

Trent Rowland

Jack Taft

Sadie Heim

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.

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