Carrie (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1976, Carrie is a thriller and horror film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 98 minutes. “If only they knew she had the power.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carrie, a high school loner with no confidence and powers of telekinesis, becomes an unrestrained, vengeance-seeking powerhouse after her psychotic mother and sadistic classmates finally go too far.
Who’s in it. Carrie stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, Piper Laurie as Margaret White, Amy Irving as Sue Snell and William Katt as Tommy Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Carrie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carrie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carrie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carrie (1976)?
- In US, Carrie is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carrie worth watching?
- Carrie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carrie?
- Carrie stars Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt and John Travolta.
- When was Carrie released?
- Carrie was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.