Carmen (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2003, Carmen is a drama and romance film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In director Vicente Aranda's adaptation of the classic opera, a French writer documents the seductive power of the beautiful Gypsy Carmen, who turns her charms on a young soldier, awakening his passions but ultimately leading to tragedy. Jose becomes obsessed with Carmen and finds himself unable to control his jealousy, which forces him to make a deadly decision in this fiery story of love and betrayal.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Paz Vega as Carmen, Leonardo Sbaraglia as Jose, Antonio Dechent as Tuerto and Joan Crosas as Dancaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Carmen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (2003)?
- In US, Carmen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carmen worth watching?
- Carmen holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Paz Vega, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Antonio Dechent, Joan Crosas and Jay Benedict.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.