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Carla's Song

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1996 | 125 min | War, Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Glory or Braveheart, start here.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

1987, love in time of war: bus driver George meets Carla, a Nicaraguan exile living a precarious, profoundly-sad life in Glasgow. Her back is scarred, her boyfriend missing, her family dispersed; she's suicidal. George takes her to Nicaragua to find out what's happened to them and help her face her past.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival, 1996: British Actor of the Year. Also nominated for 2 BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $26K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Loach

  • Robert CarlyleGeorge Lennox
  • Oyanka CabezasCarla
  • Scott GlennBradley
  • Louise GoodallMaureen
  • Salvador EspinozaRafael
  • Margaret McAdamGeorge's Mother
  • Gary LewisSammy
  • Subash Singh PallVictor
  • Stewart PrestonMcGurk
  • Richard LozaAntonio