Carnage (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, Carnage is a comedy and drama film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 80 minutes. “A new comedy of no manners” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After 11-year-old Zachary Cowan strikes his classmate across the face with a stick after an argument, the victim's parents invite Zachary's parents to their Brooklyn apartment to deal with the incident in a civilized manner.
Who’s in it. Carnage stars Kate Winslet as Nancy Cowan, Jodie Foster as Penelope Longstreet, Christoph Waltz as Alan Cowan and John C. Reilly as Michael Longstreet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Carnage has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.7M 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 Carnage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnage (2011)?
- In US, Carnage 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 Carnage worth watching?
- Carnage holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnage?
- Carnage stars Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly and Elvis Polanski.
- When was Carnage released?
- Carnage was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.