Carissa (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2025, Carissa is a drama film directed by Jason Jacobs, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a quiet village, a young woman is pushed by her grandmother to apply for a job opportunity on a new golf estate being developed in the mountains. However, when she learns that the estate will be built over her estranged grandfather's rooibos tea lands, she is confronted with a difficult choice.
Who’s in it. Carissa stars Gretchen Ramsden as Carissa, Herchell Cloete as Herchell, Woudine Dirkse as Woudine and Collin Fredericks as Collin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Carissa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carissa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carissa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carissa (2025)?
- In AU, Carissa is available to rent or buy from Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carissa worth watching?
- Carissa holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carissa?
- Carissa stars Gretchen Ramsden, Herchell Cloete, Woudine Dirkse, Collin Fredericks and Kaylin Fredericks.
- When was Carissa released?
- Carissa was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.