Carnage (2011)
Four adults attempt civility after their children fight, but their own dark natures soon erupt in chaos.
Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the discussion into chaos.
How intense is Carnage?
Carnage has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Carnage feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicintimatetensesatirical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Carnage
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Is Carnage for you?
Is Carnage scary?
No. Carnage is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Carnage gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Carnage sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Carnage OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Carnage?
Carnage runs 1h 20m.
Where can I stream Carnage?
Carnage is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Carnage have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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