Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Everybody Rides the Carousel is an animation film directed by John Hubley, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Everybody Rides The Carousel invites the viewer along on eight "rides" through the different stages of life. Based on the work by Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalytic theorists of this century, the film explores the inner feelings and conflicted emotions experienced during each stage of personality development. With distinctive and poetic animation, John and Faith Hubley visualize the conflicts, joys, problems and delights we all experience on the carousel of life.
Who’s in it. Everybody Rides the Carousel stars Alvin Epstein as Prologue (voice), Jenny Lumet as Stage 4 (voice), Meryl Streep as Stage 6 (voice) and Pablo Casals as Stage 7 (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Everybody Rides the Carousel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everybody Rides the Carousel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everybody Rides the Carousel tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everybody Rides the Carousel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everybody Rides the Carousel worth watching?
- Everybody Rides the Carousel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everybody Rides the Carousel?
- Everybody Rides the Carousel stars Alvin Epstein, Jenny Lumet, Meryl Streep, Pablo Casals and Pau Casals.
- When was Everybody Rides the Carousel released?
- Everybody Rides the Carousel was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.