The House on Carroll Street (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, The House on Carroll Street is a thriller and drama film directed by Peter Yates, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty
Who’s in it. The House on Carroll Street stars Kelly McGillis as Emily, Jeff Daniels as Cochran, Mandy Patinkin as Salwen and Jessica Tandy as Miss Venable, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The House on Carroll Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $459.8K 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 and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House on Carroll Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House on Carroll Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House on Carroll Street (1988)?
- In US, The House on Carroll Street is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House on Carroll Street worth watching?
- The House on Carroll Street holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House on Carroll Street?
- The House on Carroll Street stars Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, Mandy Patinkin, Jessica Tandy and Kenneth Welsh.
- When was The House on Carroll Street released?
- The House on Carroll Street was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.