Carousel
1956 · Movie · G · 128 min · ★ 5.3 · 78% critics
A troubled man in the afterlife asks for a chance to return to Earth for one day after learning his family is struggling. To earn permission, he recounts his past in a coastal town—love, hard choices, and the consequences that followed—in this film adaptation of a famous stage musical.
Based on Carousel, Liliom
Also known as Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel
Where to watch
Rent from $3.99 or buy from $4.99.
2 hours to watch.
Rent
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1956
- Release date
- 1956-02-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.3/10 (84 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like classic Rodgers-and-Hammerstein-style musicals with big, familiar songs and a darker, emotional story; Not for you if you want a plot-first pace or dislike themes of domestic abuse.
Pros: famous songs; colorful visuals; strong singing | Cons: thin story; long runtime; troubling attitudes
Themes
- carnival
- carousel
- musical
- based on play or musical
- fairground
Cast & crew
Gordon MacRae
as Billy Bigelow
Shirley Jones
as Julie Jordan
Cameron Mitchell
as Jigger Craigin
Barbara Ruick
as Carrie Pipperidge
Claramae Turner
as Cousin Nettie
Robert Rounseville
as Mr. Enoch Snow
Gene Lockhart
as Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
Audrey Christie
as Mrs. Mullin
Susan Luckey
as Louise Bigelow
- WL
William LeMassena
as Heavenly Friend
Directed by Henry King