Carol (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Carol is a drama and romance film directed by Todd Haynes, running about 118 minutes. “Some people change your life forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
Who’s in it. Carol stars Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet, Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird, Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird and Sarah Paulson as Abby Gerhard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Carol has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 Carol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carol (2015)?
- In US, Carol is available to stream on YouTube TV and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 Carol worth watching?
- Carol holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carol?
- Carol stars Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Sarah Paulson and Jake Lacy.
- When was Carol released?
- Carol was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.