Carol

Name: Carol
Director: Todd Haynes
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 2015-11-20
Rating: 7.5

November 20, 2015· 1h 58m

Romance Drama

Directed by

Todd Haynes

Cast

Cate Blanchett Rooney Mara Kyle Chandler Jake Lacy Sarah Paulson John Magaro +36 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.5

In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.5

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

22 reviews·Last updated 7d ago

Peak Moment

The final walk across the Oak Room

8.9at 1h 55m

Lowest Moment

Discovery of the private investigator

6.2at 1h 16m

Biggest Swing

The dramatic drop from the intimate New Year's Eve scene (8.7) to the private investigator revelation (6.2), showing how plot mechanics disrupted the film's romantic flow

Carol builds steadily from its acclaimed opening through increasingly powerful romantic moments, with reviewers consistently praising the performances and visual elegance. While some found the custody subplot less engaging, the film recovers strongly with Carol's brave declaration and culminates in a universally beloved ending that critics described as transcendent cinema.

22 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb