Carmen (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1918, Carmen is a drama film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic story of Don Jose, a Spanish cavalryman, who falls under the spell of a gypsy girl, Carmen, who treats him with both love and contempt and leads him into temptation and thus damnation.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Pola Negri as Carmen, Harry Liedtke as José Navarro, Grete Diercks as Dolores and Leopold von Ledebur as Escamillo, Bullfighter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Carmen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Cineverse 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 (1918)?
- In US, Carmen is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts 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 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Pola Negri, Harry Liedtke, Grete Diercks, Leopold von Ledebur and Heinrich Peer.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.