Careful (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, Careful is a comedy, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Guy Maddin, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the remote Alpine village of Tolzbad at the turn of the century, people talk quietly and restrain their movements lest avalanches come and kill them. This atmosphere lends itself to repressed emotions - shown through the parallel stories of butler student Johann lusting after his mother (an old flame of the mysterious Count Knotkers) and Klara's attraction to her father (who lusts after his other daughter), leading to duels and suicidal plunges galore. All this is shot in the style of an early German sound film, complete with intertitles, deliberately crackly soundtrack and 'hand-tinted' colour effects.
Who’s in it. Careful stars Kyle McCulloch as Grigorss, Gosia Dobrowolska as Zenaida, Sarah Neville as Klara and Brent Neale as Johann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Careful 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 Careful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Careful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Careful (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Careful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Careful worth watching?
- Careful holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Careful?
- Careful stars Kyle McCulloch, Gosia Dobrowolska, Sarah Neville, Brent Neale and Paul Cox.
- When was Careful released?
- Careful was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.