Carmen Jones (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, Carmen Jones is a drama and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 105 minutes. “Something Really New! Something Truly Different!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of the cigarette-maker Carmen and the Spanish cavalry soldier Don Jose is translated into a modern-day story of a parachute factory worker and a stalwart GI named Joe who is about to go to flying school. Conflict arises when a prize-ring champ captures the heart of Carmen after she has seduced Joe and caused him to go AWOL.
Who’s in it. Carmen Jones stars Harry Belafonte as Joe, Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen Jones, Pearl Bailey as Frankie and Olga James as Cindy Lou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carmen Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carmen Jones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carmen Jones (1954)?
- In US, Carmen Jones is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carmen Jones worth watching?
- Carmen Jones holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen Jones?
- Carmen Jones stars Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey, Olga James and Joe Adams.