Carol
Seen it?2015 | 118 min | Romance, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Rain Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$40 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 328K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Haynes
- Cate BlanchettCarol Aird
- Rooney MaraTherese Belivet
- Kyle ChandlerHarge Aird
- Jake LacyRichard Semco
- Sarah PaulsonAbby Gerhard
- John MagaroDannie McElroy
- Cory Michael SmithTommy Tucker
- Kevin CrowleyFred Haymes
- Nik PajicPhil McElroy
- Carrie BrownsteinGenevieve Cantrell