---
title: "Carol"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/carol-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 258480
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Carol (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/carol-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Carol is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Killer Films, Number 9 Films, Film4 Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A yearning clerk discovers love with a married woman in 1950s New York."

### Why Watch
- Elegant 1950s New York backdrop
- Thoughtful exploration of longing and desire
- Subtle, nuanced performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult romantic themes and emotional intensity, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slow-burn, period, intimate, melancholy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/carol-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Todd Haynes
- **Networks / Studios**: Killer Films, Number 9 Films, Film4 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cate Blanchett** as *Carol Aird*
- **Rooney Mara** as *Therese Belivet*
- **Kyle Chandler** as *Harge Aird*
- **Jake Lacy** as *Richard Semco*
- **Sarah Paulson** as *Abby Gerhard*
- **John Magaro** as *Dannie McElroy*
- **Cory Michael Smith** as *Tommy Tucker*
- **Kevin Crowley** as *Fred Haymes*
- **Nik Pajic** as *Phil McElroy*
- **Carrie Brownstein** as *Genevieve Cantrell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in New York City during the 1950s.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romance and drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑eight minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on November 20, 2015.

### Q: What is the main character’s occupation?
She works as a department‑store clerk.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Carol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/258480)

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