Carny (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1980, Carny is a drama film directed by Robert Kaylor, running about 107 minutes. “When you're young and going nowhere... the Carny looks like a good way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional triangle.
Who’s in it. Carny stars Gary Busey as Frankie, Jodie Foster as Donna, Robbie Robertson as Patch and Meg Foster as Gerta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Carny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Carny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carny (1980)?
- In US, Carny 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 Carny worth watching?
- Carny holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carny?
- Carny stars Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson, Meg Foster and Kenneth McMillan.
- When was Carny released?
- Carny was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.