Carousel (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Carousel is a drama, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Paul Bogart, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent 'up there.' Billy is allowed to return to earth for one day fifteen years later, and he encounters the daughter he never knew. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, her father's reputation as a thief and bully having haunted her throughout her young life. How Billy instills in both the child and her mother a sense of hope and dignity is a dramatic testimony to the power of love.
Who’s in it. Carousel stars Robert Goulet as Billy Bigelow, Mary Grover as Julie Jordan, Pernell Roberts as Jigger Craigin and Marlyn Mason as Carrie Pipperidge, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carousel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carousel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carousel (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carousel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Carousel?
- Carousel stars Robert Goulet, Mary Grover, Pernell Roberts, Marlyn Mason and Charles Ruggles.
- When was Carousel released?
- Carousel was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.