Carnivàle (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2003, Carnivàle is a sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.
Who’s in it. Carnivàle stars Nick Stahl as Ben Hawkins, Clancy Brown as Brother Justin, Michael J. Anderson as Samson and Tim DeKay as Clayton Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Carnivàle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnivàle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnivàle tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnivàle (2003)?
- In US, Carnivàle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Carnivàle worth watching?
- Carnivàle holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnivàle?
- Carnivàle stars Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown, Michael J. Anderson, Tim DeKay and Clea DuVall.
- When was Carnivàle released?
- Carnivàle was released in 2003.