Carmen (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Carmen is a drama, romance and music film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. While rehearing Carmen of Bizet, the middle-aged choreographer Antonio brings the sexy Carmen to perform the lead role. Antonio falls in love for Carmen, who is an independent and seductive woman incapable to accept a possessive love. When Carmen has an affair with another dancer, Antonio is consumed by his jealousy like D. José in the original opera, entwining fiction with reality.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Laura del Sol as Carmen, Paco de Lucía as Paco, Antonio Gades as Antonio and Marisol as Pepa Flores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Carmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carmen (1983)?
- In US, Carmen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carmen worth watching?
- Carmen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carmen?
- Carmen stars Laura del Sol, Paco de Lucía, Antonio Gades, Marisol and Cristina Hoyos.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.