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Carnival Story

1954·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–22%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHoopla

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Carnival Story fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The Story of a Woman's Shame!

In search of a better life, a German girl named Willi joins an American carnival passing through Munich. While traveling from town to town, she is torn between two suitors: cruel carnival barker Joe and kindhearted high-dive artist Frank. Frank gets the upper hand when he asks Willi to join his act. The partners soon become the most popular attraction at the carnival. But tragedy is only a slip away.
Classic HollywoodMelodramaCarnival LifeFatal RomanceBehind-the-ScenesLove TriangleTragic StoryMid-Century SettingHigh-Dive ActEmotional Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Kurt Neumann
Written by:
Kurt Neumann, Hans Jacoby, Charles Williams
Produced by:
Frank King, Maurice King
Composed by:
Willy Schmidt-Gentner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Carnival Story legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaFlixFlingTCMPlex

Carnival Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Carnival Story worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Carnival Story rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Carnival Story?

1 h 35 min

Carnival Story runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Carnival Story in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Carnival Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Carnival Story in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.