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Carol

7.520151h 58mRMovieRomanceDrama

In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.

DirectorTodd Haynes
WriterPhyllis Nagy
ProducersDorothy Berwin·Elizabeth Karlsen

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoNetflixNetflixAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelCraveCraveCBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Todd Haynes

CBCate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett
Carol Aird
RMRooney Mara
Rooney Mara
Therese Belivet
KCKyle Chandler
Kyle Chandler
Harge Aird
JLJake Lacy
Jake Lacy
Richard Semco
SPSarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson
Abby Gerhard
JMJohn Magaro
John Magaro
Dannie McElroy
CSCory Michael Smith
Cory Michael Smith
Tommy Tucker
KCKevin Crowley
Kevin Crowley
Fred Haymes
NPNik Pajic
Nik Pajic
Phil McElroy
CBCarrie Brownstein
Carrie Brownstein
Genevieve Cantrell
TRTrent Rowland
Trent Rowland
Jack Taft
SHSadie Heim
Sadie Heim
Rindy Aird

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Carol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Carol?

Carol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Lionsgate+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Carol on Netflix?

Yes — Carol is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Carol on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Carol is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Carol for free?

Carol is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and CBC Gem in Canada.