Carrie’s War (2004): Cast & Plot
Carrie’s War is a 2004 family drama directed by Coky Giedroyc, starring Keeley Fawcett as Carrie Willow, Jack Stanley and Alun Armstrong. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Coky Giedroyc
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Cymru Wales
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carrie’s War About?
The premise of Carrie’s War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A magical journey during WWII, the film adapts Nina Bawden's 1973 children's novel and follows two evacuees, Carrie and her younger brother Nick, as they navigate life away from home, confronting the challenges and wonders of wartime England, while discovering friendship and hope amidst the turmoil.
Carrie’s War Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- triple f rated
- f rated
- male writer
- female director
- female protagonist
- brother sister relationship
- female author
- world war two
- last will and testament
- wales
- evacuation
- eccentricity
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- based on book
- based on novel
- character name in title
Carrie’s War Cast & Characters
Keeley Fawcett leads the cast as Carrie Willow, with Jack Stanley as Nick Willow and Alun Armstrong as Mr. Samuel Evans. Directed by Coky Giedroyc; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Coky Giedroyc
- Keeley Fawcett as Carrie Willow
- Jack Stanley as Nick Willow
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Alun Armstrong as Mr. Samuel Evans - Daniel Roberts as Frederick Evans
Also Starring in Carrie’s War
· 11 more- Karen Meagher Mrs. Watkins
- Eddie Cooper Albert Sandwich
- Geraldine McEwan Mrs. Dilys Gotobed
- Marlene Griffiths Mrs. Jenkins
- Jamie Beddard Mister Johnny
- Nigel Whitmey Maj. Cass Harper
- Lesley Sharp Louisa Evans, aka 'Aunty Lou'
- Pauline Quirke
- David Prince Billetting officer
- Robert Page Minister
- Hermione Gulliford Nick's teacher
More from Coky Giedroyc
More films directed by Coky Giedroyc, best-rated first: How to Build a Girl, Greatest Days, How to Build a Girl and The Sound of Music Live!.
Carrie’s War Plot Summary
What happens in Carrie’s War from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carrie Willow, a widow visiting a town with her three children, sits down to tell the story that shaped her life three decades earlier, a memory that still carries weight and consequence.
Full summary
The whole story of Carrie’s War, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Carrie’s War?
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 is the name of the young heroine who narrates the story?
Cars in Carrie’s War
6 cars on screen, including the 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 Saloon and the 1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi.
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1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 Saloon Important role -
1934 Austin 12/4 Taxi Background role -
1933 Austin Seven LWB Steel Saloon Background role -
1930 Austin Seven Short Wheelbase Steel Saloon Background role
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Carrie’s War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Carrie’s War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carrie’s War?
Carrie’s War runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Carrie’s War released?
Carrie’s War was released in 2004.
Who directed Carrie’s War?
Carrie’s War was directed by Coky Giedroyc.
More films by Coky Giedroyc Who is in the cast of Carrie’s War?
Carrie’s War stars Keeley Fawcett as Carrie Willow, Jack Stanley as Nick Willow and Alun Armstrong as Mr. Samuel Evans, among 15 credited actors.
Does Carrie’s War have a post-credit scene?
No. Carrie’s War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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