Carmen (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Carmen is a drama and music film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. A film version of the famous Bizet opera, where a soldier (Don Jose) falls in love with a beautiful factory worker (Carmen), but she does not reciprocate his feelings.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Julia Migenes as Carmen, Ruggero Raimondi as Escamillo, Faith Esham as Micaëla and Plácido Domingo as Don José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Carmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carmen (1984)?
- In US, Carmen is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carmen worth watching?
- Carmen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Julia Migenes, Ruggero Raimondi, Faith Esham, Plácido Domingo and Lillian Watson.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.