Carried Away
1996 · Movie · R · 109 min · ★ 5.7 · 69% critics
A middle-aged farm teacher in a quiet rural town is facing a dying parent, a fading relationship, and the loss of his job. When he begins a taboo affair with a much younger student, his routine life is shaken by desire, guilt, and questions about who he wants to become.
Also known as Acts of Love
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
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
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-01-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (21 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a slow, intimate drama about desire, regret, and moral conflict in a rural setting, especially if Damage appealed to you; Not for you if taboo relationships or measured pacing are dealbreakers.
Pros: thoughtful character study; strong lead performances; moody rural atmosphere | Cons: unsettling central romance; slow, chilly pacing; divisive subject matter
Themes
- farm
- widow
- teacher
- relationship
- attraction
Cast & crew
Dennis Hopper
as Joseph Svenden
Amy Irving
as Rosealee Henson
Amy Locane
as Catherine Wheeler
Julie Harris
as Joseph's Mother
Gary Busey
as Major Nathan Wheeler
Hal Holbrook
as Doctor Evans
Christopher Pettiet
as Robert Henson
Priscilla Pointer
as Lily Henson
Gail Cronauer
as Beverly
Joe Stevens
as School Board Man
Directed by Bruno Barreto