Carny
Seen it?1980 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (68 on Metacritic), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional triangle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Kaylor
- Gary BuseyFrankie
- Jodie FosterDonna
- Robbie RobertsonPatch
- Meg FosterGerta
- Kenneth McMillanHeavy St. John
- Elisha Cook Jr.On-Your-Mark
- Tim ThomersonDoubles
- Teddy WilsonNails
- John LehneSkeet
- Bill McKinneyMarvin Dill