Carol (2015)
A department store clerk in 1950s New York finds intimate, melancholic romance with an older, married woman.
In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
How intense is Carol?
Carol has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Carol feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericromanticnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Carol
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Carol for you?
Is Carol scary?
No. Carol is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Carol gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Carol sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Carol OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Carol?
Carol runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Carol?
Carol is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Tubi.
Does Carol have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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