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Carol

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in Carol (2015)
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, 'Carol' follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband (Kyle Chandler) begins to question her competence as a mother as her involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby (Sarah Paulson) come to light.
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An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.

  • Director
    • Todd Haynes
  • Writers
    • Phyllis Nagy
    • Patricia Highsmith
  • Stars
    • Cate Blanchett
    • Rooney Mara
    • Sarah Paulson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    145K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,771
    245
    • Director
      • Todd Haynes
    • Writers
      • Phyllis Nagy
      • Patricia Highsmith
    • Stars
      • Cate Blanchett
      • Rooney Mara
      • Sarah Paulson
    • 425User reviews
    • 409Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 75 wins & 254 nominations total

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    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Carol Aird
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Therese Belivet
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Abby Gerhard
    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Harge Aird
    Jake Lacy
    Jake Lacy
    • Richard Semco
    John Magaro
    John Magaro
    • Dannie McElroy
    Cory Michael Smith
    Cory Michael Smith
    • Tommy Tucker
    Kevin Crowley
    Kevin Crowley
    • Fred Haymes
    Nik Pajic
    Nik Pajic
    • Phil McElroy
    Carrie Brownstein
    Carrie Brownstein
    • Genevieve Cantrell
    Trent Rowland
    Trent Rowland
    • Jack Taft
    Sadie Heim
    Sadie Heim
    • Rindy Aird
    Kk Heim
    Kk Heim
    • Rindy Aird
    • (as Kennedy Heim)
    Amy Warner
    Amy Warner
    • Jennifer Aird
    Michael Haney
    • John Aird
    Wendy Lardin
    • Jeanette Harrison
    Pamela Evans Haynes
    • Roberta Walls
    • (as Pamela Haynes)
    Greg Violand
    Greg Violand
    • Jerry Rix
    • Director
      • Todd Haynes
    • Writers
      • Phyllis Nagy
      • Patricia Highsmith
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    • Trivia
      The character of Carol Aird was inspired by Virginia Kent Catherwood (1915-1966), a Philadelphia socialite six years older than Patricia Highsmith with whom the author had a love affair in the 1940s. Catherwood lost custody of her daughter after her homosexuality was used against her with a taped recording of a lesbian liaison she had in a hotel room. ("'Instantly, I love her': the affairs that inspired Carol". The Telegraph, 28 November 2015)
    • Goofs
      When Carol and Therese are driving into the tunnel, Carol turns on the radio. This would have been impossible -- in those days radios were AM, and the signal wouldn't have carried. Back before FM was common, AM signals could cut out briefly even just driving under an overpass.
    • Quotes

      Carol Aird: [while driving back to Chicago] What are you thinking? You know how many times a day I ask you that?

      Therese Belivet: Sorry. What am I thinking? I'm thinking that I'm utterly selfish.

      Carol Aird: Don't do this. You had no idea. How could you have known?

      Therese Belivet: And I should have said "No" to you but I never say "No". And it's selfish because... because I just take everything and I don't know anything. And I don't know what I want. How could I when all I ever do is say "Yes" to everything?

      [turns head and cries]

      Carol Aird: [pulls car to side of road and stops, moves close to Therese and caresses her face] I took what you gave willingly. It's not your fault, Therese.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Cate Blanchett/Anthony Mackie/Tinashe (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Willow Weep For Me
      Performed by Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks
      Words and Music by Ann Ronell
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      All rights for the United Kingdom controlled by Bourne Ltd.
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      © Copyright 1932. Ann Ronell Music/ASCAP.
      All rights reserved. Used by permission.
      Master recording licensed courtesy of Starr Score Holdings, LLC

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    a gem

    After you read the novel, your expectations about its adaptation are not small. The lead actresses are a good promise . But is it enough ? No doubts, yes. Because, for me, it is more than inspired adaptation of a good book. It is a gem, from performances to elegance, atmosphere, flavors and tension, from grace to bitterness. Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett are the best options and you know that if you read, again, the book. It is a love story but it becomes, scene by scene, more. Maybe, a sort of confession. About a world, a meet, a clash and few people. And, not the last, in special manner, about yourself.
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    • Aug 4, 2019
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    FAQ1

    • Why was the original novel titled "The Price of Salt" and why was it changed to "Carol"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Price of Salt
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA(main location)
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • Film4
      • Number 9 Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,711,491
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $253,510
      • Nov 22, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,424,010
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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