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Carbon Copy

1981Movie1 h 32 minPG

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.

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Family movie night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Michael Schultz
Written by: Stanley Shapiro
Produced by: Stanley Shapiro, Carter DeHaven
Music by: Bill Conti

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Facts

August 6, 1981 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released: August 6, 1981
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $10 million
Available in: 9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Carbon Copy?"

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Where can I stream Carbon Copy?

ScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, Carbon Copy streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Carbon Copy worth watching?

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Carbon Copy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Carbon Copy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Carbon Copy plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.