Carnal Knowledge (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Carnal Knowledge is a drama and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 98 minutes. “Its time has come.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The concurrent sexual lives of best friends Jonathan and Sandy are presented, those lives which are affected by the sexual mores of the time and their own temperament, especially in relation to the respective women who end up in their lives.
Who’s in it. Carnal Knowledge stars Jack Nicholson as Jonathan, Candice Bergen as Susan, Art Garfunkel as Sandy and Ann-Margret as Bobbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Carnal Knowledge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnal Knowledge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnal Knowledge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnal Knowledge (1971)?
- In US, Carnal Knowledge is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnal Knowledge worth watching?
- Carnal Knowledge holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnal Knowledge?
- Carnal Knowledge stars Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret and Rita Moreno.
- When was Carnal Knowledge released?
- Carnal Knowledge was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.