---
title: "Carlotta"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/carlotta-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 277534
imdb_id: "tt2973554"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Carlotta (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/carlotta-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Carlotta is a 2014 Australian television movie categorized as a drama. The film explores the life of a working-class boy from Balmain who eventually becomes a well-known showgirl and a legendary figure associated with Kings Cross. In addition to gaining fame as a performer, the protagonist becomes a daytime television star and serves as a symbol of generational change. The narrative follows the early life of a young transgender girl originally raised as Richard Byron in 1950s Sydney. During her childhood, she begins to express a feminine identity, such as when she performs the song S Wonderful for her parents. This expression of identity is met with negative reactions from her family, including disapproval from her mother and violence from her father. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and was released in Australia on June 19, 2014. The character eventually adopts the name Carol Kaye.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Samantha Lang
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen NSW, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Story Ark Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Marais** as *Carol/Carlotta*
- **Anita Hegh** as *Evelyn Byron*
- **Eamon Farren** as *Danny / Ava*
- **Andrew Lees** as *Peggy*
- **Socratis Otto** as *Christopher*
- **Alex Dimitriades** as *Angelo*
- **Ryan Johnson** as *Peter*
- **Paul Capsis** as *Stefan*
- **Damian de Montemas** as *Lance*
- **Gigi Edgley** as *Jane*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Carlotta online?
Carlotta is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Carlotta worth watching?
Carlotta holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Carlotta and when was it released?
Carlotta is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Carlotta?
Carlotta was directed by Samantha Lang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Carlotta — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/277534)
- [Carlotta (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/277534-carlotta/cast)
- [Carlotta (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlotta_(film))
- [Richard Fauber A NEW CHRONOLOGY - MusicWeb Archive](https://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2019/Sep/Tauber_chronology.pdf)
- [Ryan Johnson (Fairly Legal): Movies and TV Shows, Biography](https://amo.watch/person/ryan-johnson-78570/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*