Carrie (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, Carrie is a drama and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Carrie's dreams of adventure in the big city are quickly squashed as she discovers all that awaits her there is a bleak life of grueling and poorly paid factory work—that is, until a traveling salesman named Drouet steps into her life and changes her outlook.
Who’s in it. Carrie stars Laurence Olivier as George Hurstwood, Jennifer Jones as Carrie Meeber, Miriam Hopkins as Julie Hurstwood and Eddie Albert as Charles Drouet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Carrie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Carrie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carrie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carrie (1952)?
- In US, Carrie 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 Carrie worth watching?
- Carrie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carrie?
- Carrie stars Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins, Eddie Albert and Basil Ruysdael.
- When was Carrie released?
- Carrie was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.