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The House on Carroll Street

1988·Movie·PG·101 min·5.9(58)

Emily Crane left her home one morning and stepped into a nightmare.

A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.

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Where to watch The House on Carroll Street in United States

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About The House on Carroll Street

The House on Carroll Street is a 1988 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Peter Yates. The cast is led by Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, Mandy Patinkin. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

The House on Carroll Street was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 4, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Peter Yates
Writers
Walter Bernstein
Release date
March 4, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Orion Pictures

The House on Carroll Street cast & crew

The House on Carroll Street was directed by Peter Yates and written by Walter Bernstein.

The cast features Kelly McGillis as Emily, Jeff Daniels as Cochran, Mandy Patinkin as Salwen, Jessica Tandy as Miss Venable, Jonathan Hogan as Alan, and Remak Ramsay as Senator Byington.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by Robert Benton and Arlene Donovan.

Is The House on Carroll Street worth watching?

The House on Carroll Street holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 58 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, The House on Carroll Street is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The House on Carroll Street

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Cast of The House on Carroll Street

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Emily

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Cochran

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Salwen

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Miss Venable

Jonathan Hogan

Jonathan Hogan

Alan

Remak Ramsay

Remak Ramsay

Senator Byington

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

Hackett

Christopher Buchholz

Christopher Buchholz

Stefan

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

The Official

Charles McCaughan

Charles McCaughan

Salwen Aide 1

Randle Mell

Randle Mell

Salwen Aide 2

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Michael Flanagan

Senator

The House on Carroll Street — FAQs

Where can I watch The House on Carroll Street in United States?

The House on Carroll Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is The House on Carroll Street on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The House on Carroll Street is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The House on Carroll Street in?

The House on Carroll Street is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The House on Carroll Street?

The House on Carroll Street runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is The House on Carroll Street rated?

The House on Carroll Street is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 58 ratings.

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