Carol (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Carol is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Todd Haynes, starring Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett and Jake Lacy. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $44.4 million worldwide. It won 3 awards from 35 nominations, among them 6 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carol About?
The premise of Carol without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In 1950s New York, Therese, a young department store clerk, finds herself drawn to the alluring Carol, a glamorous and sophisticated woman seeking a divorce. Their initial connection blossoms into a passionate and forbidden love affair, challenging the restrictive social conventions of the time. As their relationship deepens, Carol faces considerable pressure and legal battles related to the custody of her daughter, forcing her to confront the consequences of pursuing her true desires and fighting for her independence.
Carol Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian romance
- lesbian sex scene
- female female kiss
- road trip
- child custody
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- 1950s
- female protagonist
- photography
- waterloo iowa
- lesbian protagonist
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- tape recorder
- suburb
- record player
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- manhattan new york city
- father daughter relationship
- new york city
- year 1952
- santa claus hat
- husband wife relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- divorce
- forename as title
- phone booth
- based on novel
- simulated lesbian cunilingus
- new year's eve
- year 1953
- wanting divorce
- divorce settlement
- one word title
- father in law daughter in law relationship
- mother in law daughter in law relationship
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- f rated
- title spoken by character
- projection booth
- payphone
- manic pixie dream lesbian
- lesbian cuckold
- secret relationship
- lesbian relationship
- lesbianism
- mature woman younger woman romance
- lesbian love
- mature woman sexual awakening
- sexual tension
Carol Cast
Rooney Mara leads the cast, with Cate Blanchett and Jake Lacy. Directed by Todd Haynes; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Todd Haynes
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Carol Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Carol 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 94 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
19K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Carol Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Carol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1952, we follow the story of Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), a shop-girl with dreams of becoming a photographer. While working in Frankenberg’s department store in Manhattan during the bustling Christmas season, she spots a stunning woman named Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett) eyeing a model train set. After Therese helps Carol pick a set to gift her daughter, their casual conversation leads to a connection that transcends mere chance. When Carol accidentally leaves behind her gloves, Therese decides to return them, sending them along with a sales slip bearing Carol’s name and address.
Full summary
The whole story of Carol, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Carol Box Office
Carol grossed $44.4 million worldwide. $12.7 million came from the US and Canada and $31.7 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$44.4M
- US & Canada
- $12.7M
- International
- $31.7M
Carol Awards & Nominations
Carol won 3 awards from 35 nominations, among them 6 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2016, with 2 wins from 4 nominations.
3 wins35 nominations7 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2016 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Won Best Screenplay – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara
- Nominated Best Original Score
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2016 9 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Art Direction
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Director – Todd Haynes
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BAFTA 2016 9 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Rooney Mara
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Oscars 2016 6 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Rooney Mara
- Nominated Cinematography – Dichen Lachman
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Rooney Mara
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Studio or Independent – Drama
Carol Trailers & Videos
45 videos: 4 trailers, 5 teasers, 8 clips and 28 featurettes.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Trailer Official Movie Trailer
- Trailer Official Final Trailer
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer
How Well Do You Know Carol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Therese Belivet aspire to pursue?
Cars in Carol
19 cars on screen, including the 1949 Packard Super De Luxe Eight and the 1953 Cadillac Series 62.
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1949 Packard Super De Luxe Eight Main role -
1953 Cadillac Series 62 Important role -
1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Important role -
1951 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role
Carol Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “The Price of Salt” and “Карол”.
- Also known as
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- The Price of Salt
- Карол
- Каръл
- 캐롤
- キャロル
- Carol - Iubire interzisa
- Kerola
- Kerol
- Кэрол
- Керол
- 卡罗尔
- Κάρολ
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- 因為愛你
- קרול
- 卡露的情人
- รักเธอสุดหัวใจ
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Carol FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Carol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carol?
Carol runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Carol released?
Carol was released on November 20, 2015.
Who directed Carol?
Carol was directed by Todd Haynes.
More films by Todd Haynes Who is in the cast of Carol?
Carol stars Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett and Jake Lacy, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Carol make at the box office?
Carol grossed $44.4 million worldwide ($12.7 million domestic, $31.7 million international).
How is Carol rated?
Carol has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Carol win?
Carol won 3 awards from 35 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2016.
Does Carol have a post-credit scene?
No. Carol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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