Carried Away(1996)
A story of first loves and last chances.
Carried Away Synopsis
Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.
Carried Away (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Bruno Barreto, released on January 26, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane and Julie Harris. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Barreto
- Writers:
- Jim Harrison, Ed Jones
- Producers:
- Paul Hertzberg, Lisa M. Hansen
- Cinematographer:
- Declan Quinn
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features, CineTel Films
- Status:
- Released
Carried Away (1996) Trailer
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Carried Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Hopper
as Joseph Svenden
Amy Irving
as Rosealee Henson
Amy Locane
as Catherine Wheeler
Julie Harris
as Joseph's Mother
Gary Busey
as Major Nathan Wheeler
Hal Holbrook
as Doctor Evans
Christopher Pettiet
as Robert Henson
Priscilla Pointer
as Lily Henson
Gail Cronauer
as Beverly
Joe Stevens
as School Board Man
- Connie Cooper
Connie Cooper
as Charlotte
Eleese Lester
as Marie
Key crew
Directed by Bruno Barreto, written by Jim Harrison and Ed Jones, produced by Paul Hertzberg and Lisa M. Hansen.
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Carried Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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Carried Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carried Away online?
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Carried Away (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Carried Away?
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The main cast of Carried Away (1996) includes Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane, Julie Harris and Gary Busey. The film was directed by Bruno Barreto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carried Away released?
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Carried Away was released on January 26, 1996 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Carried Away worth watching?
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Carried Away (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Carried Away?
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Yes. The official Carried Away trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.