Carol Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Mar. 1, 2016

Carol

Release Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 Limited

Carol follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change.

Director: Todd Haynes

Starring: Cate Blanchett • Rooney Mara • Kyle Chandler • Sarah Paulson • Cory Michael Smith

R Drama 1 hr, 58 m

4.29 / 5.0

85% WILL SEE 15% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband (Kyle Chandler) begins to question her competence as a mother as her involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby (Sarah Paulson) come to light.

Drama

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Who stars in Carol – Cast List

Cate Blanchett
... Carol Aird

Father Mother Sister Brother, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
Rooney Mara
... Therese Belivet

The Social Network, Her
Kyle Chandler
... Harge Aird

The RIP, Anniversary
S
Sarah Paulson
... Abby Gerhard

Glass, The Goldfinch
C
Cory Michael Smith
... Tommy

Saturday Night, Mountainhead
J
John Magaro
... Dannie

The Bride!, The Mastermind
C
Carrie Brownstein
... Genevieve Cantrell

The Nowhere Inn, The Oath

Who is making Carol – Crew List

A look at Carol behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Todd Haynes last helmed May December and The Velvet Underground. The film's writer Phyllis Nagy last penned Mrs. Harris and The Trap.

Director: Todd Haynes
Screenwriter: Phyllis Nagy
Producers: Elizabeth Karlsen
Stephen Woolley

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: Film4
Number 9 Films

Production – What we know about the Carol

Key Facts

Adaptation of the 1952 novel by "The Price of Salt" by Claire Morgan (aka Patricia Highsmith).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2015

Completed

Changed Carol movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Production is scheduled for February 2013.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for a scene of sexuality/nudity and brief language
Runtime: 1 hr, 58 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Price of Salt
Language: English

Carol Trailers and Clips

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Carol Release Date: When was the film released?

Carol was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 20 , 2015. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, Secret in Their Eyes and Spotlight. As a limited release, Carol was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.