---
title: "The Things We Carry"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-things-we-carry-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 898784
imdb_id: "tt1109642"
status: "Released"
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Things We Carry (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-things-we-carry-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Things We Carry" (2009).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Things We Carry
Year: 2009
Release Date (US): 09/21/2009
Synopsis: When her drug-addict mother dies, Emmie returns home, traveling through the underbelly of suburbia looking for a package her mother has left behind, reconnecting with her estranged sister, Eve, along the way.
Characters: Emmie, Eve (sister), Mother (drug-addict).
Rating: NR (Not Rated).
Drafting attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        The film The Things We Carry was released in the United States on September 21, 2009. The movie follows a character named Emmie. After the death of her mother, who was a drug addict, Emmie returns to her home. During her journey, she travels through the underbelly of suburbia. Her primary goal is to find a package

## 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 | Hoopla, Fawesome, myfilmfriend | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla, myfilmfriend | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alyssa Lobit** as *Emmie*
- **Jennifer Blanc-Biehn** as *Beth (as Jennifer Blanc)*
- **River Faught** as *Man #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Things We Carry worth watching?
The Things We Carry holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Things We Carry and when was it released?
The Things We Carry is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Things We Carry — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/898784)
- [The Things We Carry (2009) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/898784-the-things-we-carry/cast)
- [The Things We Carry (2009) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-things-we-carry/dO5xxmBB4xUAW7mh5qKSH/credits/)
- [The Things We Carry (2009) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-things-we-carry/credits)

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