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Carrie

1952Movie1 h 58 min

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes75%58%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes75%58%

Summary

In the late 1890s, the ambitious, innocent Carrie arrives in Chicago’s South Side and stays with her nagging, dullish married sister. She then runs for help to traveling salesman Charles Drouet. She soon becomes his mistress, but falls in love with married restaurant manager George Hurstwood.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Augustus Goetz, Theodore Dreiser, Ruth Goetz
Produced by
William Wyler
Music by
David Raksin

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Facts

July 17, 1952 · 1 h 58 min · Drama, Romance

Released
July 17, 1952
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Carrie?"

Questions about Carrie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carrie?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Carrie is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Carrie worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is Carrie good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Carrie?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.