Carmen (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2023, Carmen is a drama and music film directed by Benjamin Millepied, running about 117 minutes. “A one-of-a-kind cinematic vision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young and fiercely independent woman, Carmen, is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. She survives an illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard. When the border guard and his patrol partner Aidan become embroiled in a deadly standoff, the pair is forced to escape together.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Melissa Barrera as Carmen, Paul Mescal as Aidan, Rossy de Palma as Masilda and Elsa Pataky as Gabrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Carmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $384K at the box office.
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 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 (2023)?
- In US, Carmen 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 Carmen worth watching?
- Carmen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, Elsa Pataky and Nicole da Silva.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.