The House on Carroll Street 1988
“Emily Crane left her home one morning and stepped into a nightmare.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Network
- Orion Pictures
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is The House on Carroll Street?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The House on Carroll Street" (1988). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 4, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Orion Pictures
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $459,824
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 61 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Orion Pictures
Where to watch in United States
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Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoStream
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MGM Plus Amazon ChannelStream
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Philo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The House on Carroll Street" (1988).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The House on Carroll Street
Year: 1988
Release Date (US): 03/04/1988
Rating: PG
Genres: Drama and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 41m
Plot: A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
Characters/Actors:
Emily Crane (mentioned in source [1] overview snippet: "Emily Crane left her home one morning and stepped into a nightmare.")
Jessica Tandy plays Alma Finley (Source [3] says "Alma Finley 1988 The House on Carroll Street" - wait, checking source [3]
Should you watch it?
“A fired reporter stumbles into a dangerous conspiracy involving German-speaking neighbors and her former prosecutor.”
- Features a gripping plot centered on a fired reporter investigating a suspicious argument next door.
- Includes performances by a notable cast featuring Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, and Mandy Patinkin under the direction of Peter Yates.
- Combines political tension from the House Un-American Activities Committee era with a personal mystery.
- Streaming availability may vary as it is listed on platforms like Plex and TMDB without guaranteed ubiquitous access.
Watch it if you enjoy historical political thrillers involving espionage and investigations during the 1950s.
The film blends drama and thriller elements across a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes, suitable for viewers interested in mid-century political tensions.
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Where can I stream The House on Carroll Street?
The film is listed on streaming platforms such as Plex and The Movie Database, though availability depends on your region.
Is The House on Carroll Street worth watching?
It offers a compelling historical thriller experience anchored by a talented cast including Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, and Mandy Patinkin.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Are there multiple episodes or seasons?
No, The House on Carroll Street is a feature-length film released in 1988 rather than a television series.
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