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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
ProducersStephen Woolley·Christine Vachon

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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 Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Carol on Netflix?

No, Carol is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Kanopy.

Is Carol on Amazon Prime Video?

Carol isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Carol for free?

Carol is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.