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The Karen Carpenter Story

7.219891h 32mNRMovieDramaMusicTV Movie

Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and bulimia. This made-for-TV movie is the authorized version of the life of Karen Carpenter and was made with the approval of Richard Carpenter and the Carpenter family.

DirectorsJoseph Sargent·Richard Carpenter
WriterBarry Morrow
ProducersRichard Carpenter·Hal Galli

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Cast · Directed by Joseph Sargent

CGCynthia Gibb
Cynthia Gibb
Karen Carpenter
MAMitchell Anderson
Mitchell Anderson
Richard Carpenter
PGPeter Michael Goetz
Peter Michael Goetz
Harold Carpenter
MMMichael McGuire
Michael McGuire
Sherwin Bash
LHLise Hilboldt
Lise Hilboldt
Lucy
KGKip Gilman
Kip Gilman
David Lattimer
RM
Richard Minchenberg
Joe Osborn
SB
Scott Burkholder
Ted
LFLouise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Agnes Carpenter
JRJohn Patrick Reger
John Patrick Reger
Bob Knight
DM
Doug MacHugh
Dr. Lazwell
WT
William Tucker
Peter Howard

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The Karen Carpenter Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Karen Carpenter Story?

The Karen Carpenter Story isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Karen Carpenter Story on Netflix?

No, The Karen Carpenter Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Karen Carpenter Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Karen Carpenter Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Karen Carpenter Story for free?

The Karen Carpenter Story isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Karen Carpenter Story?

The Karen Carpenter Story hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.