Carousel
More than your eyes have ever seen!
1956 • 128 min • Music · Romance
Synopsis
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 53 Audience · 85 · 100%
After fifteen years, carousel barker Billy Bigelow, deceased, gets a chance to return to Earth from the afterlife to help his wife and the daughter he never met. He must first tell his life story to the gatekeeper to gain permission, revisiting the joys and sorrows of his earthly existence.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Themes of domestic conflict and an abusive relationship are present
- A character passes away early in the story, which might be sad for some viewers
- Characters drink alcohol and smoke occasionally
- Some dated gender roles and societal expectations
What it models well
- Forgiveness and second chances
- The power of love and redemption
- Understanding consequences
- Hope and perseverance
Talk about it after
- What it means to take responsibility for your actions
- How choices can affect others, even after you're gone
- The concept of an afterlife and spiritual growth
- Discussing difficult family situations and support systems
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Top billed cast
Director: Henry King • Crew: Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
Trailers & clips
CAROUSEL 60th Anniversary - Fathom Events Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.3/10 (85)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,300,000
- Box office
- $3,750,000
- IMDb
- tt0049055
