Carolina (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.7

Carolina poster

Released in 2003, Carolina is a comedy and romance film directed by Marleen Gorris, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. A young woman escapes her wildly eccentric family in search for a life of normalcy.

Who’s in it. Carolina stars Julia Stiles as Carolina, Alessandro Nivola as Albert Morris, Shirley MacLaine as Grandmother Mirabeau and Mika Boorem as Maine Mirabeau, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Carolina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $308.6K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Carolina page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carolina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carolina (2003)?
In US, Carolina is available to 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 Carolina worth watching?
Carolina holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carolina?
Carolina stars Julia Stiles, Alessandro Nivola, Shirley MacLaine, Mika Boorem and Azura Skye.
When was Carolina released?
Carolina was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.