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Carol
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Todd Haynes. With Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Kyle Chandler.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Carol.
MoviHero lists November 20, 2015 as the release date for Carol. Todd Haynes is the listed director. The listed cast includes Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird, Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet, Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird, Jake Lacy as Richard Semco. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 20, 2015
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorTodd Haynes
CastCate Blanchett as Carol Aird, Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet, Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird, Jake Lacy as Richard Semco
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Carol right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Carol runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 4,067 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Carol
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“'Carol' is beautifully shot and very maturely made.”
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“Just when it can't get any better... The first thing I noticed was after seeing the movie is there's some kind of mistake in the…”
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“"Therese" (Rooney Mara) is pretty unfulfilled, clerking in a department store that's frequented by the far more interesting "Carol" (Cate Blanchett).”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherTherese BelivetTherese Belivet appears in Carol (2015).Open character guide otherAbby GerhardAbby Gerhard appears in Carol (2015).Open character guide otherCarol AirdCarol Aird appears in Carol (2015).Open character guide otherHarge AirdHarge Aird appears in Carol (2015).Open character guide otherRichard SemcoRichard Semco appears in Carol (2015).Open character guide
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