---
title: "Carry-On"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/carry-on-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1005331
imdb_id: "tt21382296"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 2818
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Carry-On (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/carry-on-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Carry-On" is a 2024 thriller and action movie. It takes place during the holiday season, when millions of people travel by air. The story follows an airport security officer who must outsmart a mysterious traveler. This traveler is attempting to let a dangerous item onto a flight, which is scheduled to depart on Christmas Eve. The officer must act quickly to prevent any potential harm. The film is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of two hours.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler on Christmas Eve."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced airport security premise
- high-stakes holiday setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 with action and thriller themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, action, suspenseful, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaume Collet-Serra
- **Networks / Studios**: Dylan Clark Productions, DreamWorks Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taron Egerton** as *Ethan Kopek*
- **Jason Bateman** as *Traveler*
- **Sofia Carson** as *Nora Parisi*
- **Danielle Deadwyler** as *Elena Cole*
- **Theo Rossi** as *Watcher*
- **Logan Marshall-Green** as *Agent Alcott*
- **Dean Norris** as *Phil Sarkowski*
- **Sinqua Walls** as *Jason Noble*
- **Gil Perez-Abraham** as *Eddie*
- **Tonatiuh** as *Mateo Flores*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Carry-On?
Carry-On was released in 2024.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a thriller and action movie.

### Q: What is the runtime of Carry-On?
The film has a runtime of two hours.

### Q: What is the main plot of the movie?
An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a flight.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The story takes place on Christmas Eve.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Carry-On — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1005331)

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