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Carny

1980Movie1 h 47 minR

Drama
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DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic68–

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about the mind and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

When you're young and going nowhere... the Carny looks like a good way out.

Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional triangle.

Feels like

  • Gritty Drama
  • Emotional Triangle
  • Traveling Carnival
  • Showbiz
  • Psychological Tension
  • Bleak
  • Nostalgic
  • Character-Driven
  • Atmospheric

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Robert Kaylor
Written by
Robbie Robertson, Thomas Baum, Robert Kaylor
Produced by
Robbie Robertson
Music by
Alex North

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 23, 1980 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
May 23, 1980
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries