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Carnage (2011)

โ€œA new comedy of no manners.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 3,229 votes 1h 20m r ComedyDrama

#47 of 249 films from 2011 #605 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Roman Polanski ยท Written by Yasmina Reza, Roman Polanski

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Overview

Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the discussion into chaos.

Cast

Jodie Fosteras Penelope Longstreet
Kate Winsletas Nancy Cowan
Christoph Waltzas Alan Cowan
John C. Reillyas Michael Longstreet
Elvis Polanskias Zachary Cowan
Eliot Bergeras Ethan Longstreet
Joseph Rezwinas Walter (voice)
Nathan Rippyas Dennis (voice)
Tanya Lopertas Michael's Mother (voice)
Julie Adamsas Secretary (voice)
Lexie Kendrickas Jogger (voice) (uncredited)
Roman Polanskias Neighbor

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 2011
Runtime80 min (1h 20m) โ€” shorter as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$30,722,632 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt1692486

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Questions

How long is Carnage?
Carnage runs 80 minutes (1h 20m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Carnage worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,229 votes, which places it #47 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 82%) and #605 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Carnage?
Carnage was directed by Roman Polanski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Pianist (2002), Chinatown (1974), Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Who stars in Carnage?
Jodie Foster as Penelope Longstreet; Kate Winslet as Nancy Cowan; Christoph Waltz as Alan Cowan; John C. Reilly as Michael Longstreet; Elvis Polanski as Zachary Cowan; Eliot Berger as Ethan Longstreet.
What is Carnage rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Carnage?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53260.

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