---
title: "The Carrier"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-carrier-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 83913
imdb_id: "tt0094837"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Carrier (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-carrier-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Carrier is a 1988 film directed by Nathan J. White that spans the drama, horror, and thriller genres. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes and received an R rating. The story follows a character named Jake, an orphaned teenager who becomes the subject of a dangerous situation after being attacked by a mysterious beast. Following this encounter, Jake is struck with an infectious disease. While the illness does not harm him, it renders any object he touches a death trap. These items become deadly to anyone else who comes into contact with them, causing such individuals to dissolve. Jake is the only person aware that he is the carrier of this condition. Other characters attempt to manage the threat by testing items with cats and wearing protective bags. The film was released in the United States on August 1, 1988. The cast includes Gregory Fortescue, Stevie Lee, Steve Dixon, and Paul Silverman.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nathan J. White
- **Networks / Studios**: Swan productions, Overseas FilmGroup

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gregory Fortescue** as *Jake Spear*
- **Stevie Lee** as *Treva*
- **Steve Dixon** as *Dr. Anthony King*
- **Paul Silverman** as *Reverand*
- **Paul Urbanski** as *Joshua*
- **DeLaney Provencher** as *Jane*
- **Matt Shear** as *Seth*
- **Ron Asheton** as *Peter*
- **Glenn K. Pearson** as *Andrew*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Carrier online?
The Carrier is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Carrier worth watching?
The Carrier holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Carrier and when was it released?
The Carrier is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Carrier?
The Carrier was directed by Nathan J. White.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Carrier — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83913)
- [The Carrier (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83913-the-carrier/cast)
- [The Carrier (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094837/)

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