Carbon Copy (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Carbon Copy is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Schultz, running about 92 minutes. “I lost my job, my house and my Rolls Royce; My family left me...What else can possibly go wrong?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
Who’s in it. Carbon Copy stars Denzel Washington as Roger Porter, George Segal as Walter Whitney, Susan Saint James as Vivian Whitney and Jack Warden as Nelson Longhurst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Carbon Copy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carbon Copy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carbon Copy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carbon Copy (1981)?
- In US, Carbon Copy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carbon Copy worth watching?
- Carbon Copy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carbon Copy?
- Carbon Copy stars Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden and Paul Winfield.
- When was Carbon Copy released?
- Carbon Copy was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.