Carousel poster
FilmRomanceMusic

Carousel (1956)

G · 1956-02-16 · 2h 8m · EN
60%
User score
58 votes
▶ Play trailerIMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

More than your eyes have ever seen!

Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

Read the Carousel feature →
Henry KingDirector

Where to watch Carousel

All countries & options →
Rent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Where to watch Carousel in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRaeBilly BigelowShirley JonesShirley JonesJulie JordanCameron MitchellCameron MitchellJigger CraiginBarbara RuickBarbara RuickCarrie PipperidgeClaramae TurnerClaramae TurnerCousin NettieRobert RounsevilleRobert RounsevilleMr. Enoch SnowGene LockhartGene LockhartStarkeeper / Dr. SeldenAudrey ChristieAudrey ChristieMrs. MullinSusan LuckeySusan LuckeyLouise BigelowWilliam LeMassenaWilliam LeMassenaHeavenly FriendJohn DehnerJohn DehnerMr. BascombeJacques d'AmboiseJacques d'AmboiseLouise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner

Keywords

MusicalCarnivalBased on play or musicalCarousel BarkerFairground

Movie DNA

Genre affinityRomance · MusicTheme affinityMusical · Carnival · Based On Play Or MusicalMood preferenceRomanceEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference323617Actor preference217277 · 208727 · 141562

More like this

More Romance →
Napoleon★ 6.5Viewing moment
Napoleon
2023
Anyone But You★ 7.4Viewing moment
Anyone But You
2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
2023
Elemental★ 7.7Viewing moment
Elemental
2023
My Fault★ 8Viewing moment
My Fault
2023
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie★ 7.8Viewing moment
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
2023
The Little Mermaid★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Little Mermaid
2023
Love and Leashes★ 6.4Viewing moment
Love and Leashes
2022
¡Qué Despadre!★ 5.7Viewing moment
¡Qué Despadre!
2022
After Everything★ 6.9Viewing moment
After Everything
2023
After Ever Happy★ 6.8Viewing moment
After Ever Happy
2022
Given★ 8.5Viewing moment
Given
2020

Frequently asked questions about Carousel

What is Carousel about?

Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

How long is Carousel?

Carousel has a runtime of 128 minutes.

Where can I watch Carousel?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.