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Carl(a)

7.220111h 14mMovieDrama

Carla is a transgender person living in NYC who aspires to be a fashion designer. Making a living as a on-line sex worker Carla must deal with a family who does not accept her while she struggles with the romance of a man who loves her for who she is.

DirectorEli Hershko
WritersChristopher Theokas·Eli Hershko

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PlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Eli Hershko

LCLaverne Cox
Laverne Cox
Cinnamon
JD
Joslyn DeFreece
Carla
GBGregg Bello
Gregg Bello
Sam Farber
MMMark Margolis
Mark Margolis
Grandpa
CG
Carson Grant
Harry the Lawyer
JM
Janice Mann
Mom
EMElliott Mayer
Elliott Mayer
Dad
CK
Christopher Kloko
Frankie
SJSilvana Jakich
Silvana Jakich
Alex
MKMichael James Kelly
Michael James Kelly
Ramon

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Carl(a) — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Carl(a)?

Carl(a) is streaming on Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Carl(a) on Netflix?

No, Carl(a) is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Carl(a) on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Carl(a) isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Carl(a) for free?

Carl(a) is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.