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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

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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 Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Kanopy 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 October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is Carol on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Carol for free?

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