Best Movies Guide: Why Carol Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Carol, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Carol (2015) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Some people change your life forever.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird; Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet; Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird; Jake Lacy as Richard Semco; Sarah Paulson as Abby Gerhard; John Magaro as Dannie McElroy; Cory Michael Smith as Tommy Tucker; Kevin Crowley as Fred Haymes
About Carol
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
More like Carol
- Two Lovers
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Carol?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Carol?
Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird; Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet; Kyle Chandler as Harge Aird; Jake Lacy as Richard Semco; Sarah Paulson as Abby Gerhard; John Magaro as Dannie McElroy; Cory Michael Smith as Tommy Tucker; Kevin Crowley as Fred Haymes
Is this Carol guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



