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Caramel (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Caramel (2008) movie poster

Caramel is a 2008 comedy drama starring Nadine Labaki, Gisèle Aouad and Joanna Moukarzel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $14.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$14.2M
Metascore
70
Caramel (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Caramel About?

The premise of Caramel without spoilers.

In Beirut, a lively beauty salon becomes a meeting place for five Lebanese women as they grapple with love, loyalty, and personal journeys. Each woman faces unique challenges: Layale struggles with a difficult choice between two men, while others confront hidden secrets and unexpected desires. Through shared laughter and heartfelt conversations, the women find solace and understanding amidst the salon's bustling atmosphere, creating a tapestry of interconnected stories.

Cast & crew

Caramel Cast

Nadine Labaki leads the cast, with Gisèle Aouad and Joanna Moukarzel.

Ratings

Caramel Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Caramel 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.

Box office

Caramel Box Office

Caramel grossed $14.2 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $13.2 million (93%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.2M

US & Canada
$1.1M
International
$13.2M
US & Canada 7% Rest of the world 93%
Videos

Caramel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Caramel.

Caramel Trailer
Details

Caramel Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Karamell” and “Sukkar Banat”.

Also known as
  • Karamell
  • Sukkar Banat
  • Caramelo
  • Karamel
  • 카라멜
  • Карамель
  • קרמל
  • Карамел
  • Karmel
  • 焦糖
  • Karamelli

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FAQ

Caramel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Caramel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Caramel?

Caramel runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Caramel released?

Caramel was released on February 1, 2008.

Who is in the cast of Caramel?

Caramel stars Nadine Labaki, Gisèle Aouad and Joanna Moukarzel.

How much did Caramel make at the box office?

Caramel grossed $14.2 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $13.2 million international).

How is Caramel rated?

Caramel has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Caramel have a post-credit scene?

No. Caramel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Caramel in?

The original language of Caramel is Arabic.

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