Carrie
Seen it?2013 | 101 min | Drama, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Carrie, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
An awkward, telekinetic teenage girl is the object of relentless bullying at school and an oppressively religious mother at home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
5 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$85 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 329K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kimberly Peirce
- Chloë Grace MoretzCarrie White
- Julianne MooreMargaret White
- Gabriella WildeSue Snell
- Ansel ElgortTommy Ross
- Alex RussellBilly Nolan
- Judy GreerMiss Desjardin
- Portia DoubledayChris Hargensen
- Zoë BelkinTina Blake
- Samantha WeinsteinHeather
- Karissa StrainNicki Watson