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Carrie
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Brian De Palma. With Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving.
73.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers, things take a dark and violent turn.
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73.4/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWithdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has s…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Carrie.
MoviHero lists November 3, 1976 as the release date for Carrie. Brian De Palma is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sissy Spacek as Carrie, Piper Laurie as Margaret White, Amy Irving as Sue Snell, William Katt as Tommy Ross. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 3, 1976
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorBrian De Palma
CastSissy Spacek as Carrie, Piper Laurie as Margaret White, Amy Irving as Sue Snell, William Katt as Tommy Ross
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Carrie runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 73.4/100 (7.34/10) from 4,483 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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