Connie and Carla (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2004, Connie and Carla is a comedy, crime and music film directed by Michael Lembeck, running about 98 minutes. “When you follow your dream, there's no telling what you'll become.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After accidentally witnessing a mafia hit in the Windy City, gal pals Connie and Carla skip town for L.A., where they go way undercover as singers working the city's dinner theater circuit ... as drag queens. Now, it's not enough that they become big hits on the scene; things get extra-weird when Connie meets Jeff -- a guy she'd like to be a woman with

Who’s in it. Connie and Carla stars Nia Vardalos as Connie, Toni Collette as Carla, David Duchovny as Jeff and Stephen Spinella as Robert / Peaches, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Connie and Carla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.3M 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 Connie and Carla page.

If you liked it. Fans of Connie and Carla tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Connie and Carla (2004)?
In US, Connie and Carla 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 Connie and Carla worth watching?
Connie and Carla holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Connie and Carla?
Connie and Carla stars Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, David Duchovny, Stephen Spinella and Alec Mapa.
When was Connie and Carla released?
Connie and Carla was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.