Carmen, Baby (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 5.7

Carmen, Baby poster

Released in 1967, Carmen, Baby is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Radley Metzger, running about 97 minutes. “A hip Carmen in modern undress!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Carmen, a free-spirited young woman who sometimes earns money as a prostitute, lives a bohemian existence in a small town where most of the locals allow her to do as she pleases. Jose, a naive young man who has just been hired as the town's new police officer, arrests her. However, Jose is soon drawn into Carmen's sensual spell, and he is compelled to do her bidding as she slowly brings him to his doom.

Who’s in it. Carmen, Baby stars Uta Levka as Carmen, Claus Ringer as Jose, Carl Möhner as Medicio and Barbara Valentin as Dolores, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Carmen, Baby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen, Baby page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carmen, Baby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carmen, Baby (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carmen, Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Carmen, Baby worth watching?
Carmen, Baby holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carmen, Baby?
Carmen, Baby stars Uta Levka, Claus Ringer, Carl Möhner, Barbara Valentin and Walter Wilz.
When was Carmen, Baby released?
Carmen, Baby was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.