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Carrie

2002Movie2 h 12 minNR

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An awkward, telekinetic teenage girl's lonely life is dominated by relentless bullying at school and an oppressive religious fanatic mother at home. When her tormentors pull a humiliating prank at the senior prom, she unleashes a horrifying chaos on everyone, leaving nothing but destruction in her wake.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
David Carson
Written by
Stephen King

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Facts

November 4, 2002 · 2 h 12 min · NR

Released
November 4, 2002
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, TV Movie, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
120 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, And Starring, Cliffhanger Copout +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Carrie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carrie?

In the United States, Carrie streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Carrie worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.4 and Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5).

Will Carrie scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Carrie?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Carrie use?

Bittersweet EndingAnd StarringCliffhanger CopoutDoomed New ClothesAdaptation Name ChangeAir-Vent PassagewayA Wizard Did ItAge LiftDeath by AdaptationOnly in FloridaMutual KillDirty Cowardand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, And Starring, and Cliffhanger Copout.