Carnival Story (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1954, Carnival Story is a drama film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 95 minutes. “The Story of a Woman's Shame!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.
Who’s in it. Carnival Story stars Anne Baxter as Willie, Steve Cochran as Joe Hammond, Lyle Bettger as Frank Colloni and George Nader as Bill Vines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Carnival Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival Story (1954)?
- In US, Carnival Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnival Story worth watching?
- Carnival Story holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnival Story?
- Carnival Story stars Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger, George Nader and Jay C. Flippen.
- When was Carnival Story released?
- Carnival Story was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.