Carny (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2009, Carny is a thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Sheldon Wilson, running about 88 minutes. “The carnival is anything but fun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a traveling carnival comes to a rural Nebraska town, the caged attraction everyone is talking about is the alleged Jersey Devil. When the beast escapes, tearing the citizens to shreds, local sheriff Sam Atlas steps up to form a tracking team. But the carnivorous fugitive is only one of Sam’s problems. The local pastor, enraged by the death of his son at the hands of the beast, has plans for igniting his own brand of hellfire and revenge.
Who’s in it. Carny stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Sheriff Atlas, A.C. Peterson as Cap, Vlasta Vrana as Owen and Dominic Cuzzocrea as Quinn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Carny has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carny tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carny (2009)?
- In GB, Carny is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carny worth watching?
- Carny holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carny?
- Carny stars Lou Diamond Phillips, A.C. Peterson, Vlasta Vrana, Dominic Cuzzocrea and Simone-Elise Girard.
- When was Carny released?
- Carny was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.