Carrington(1995)
A love story so unusual it has to be true.
Carrington Synopsis
Painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.
Carrington (1995) is a history, drama and romance film directed by Christopher Hampton, released on May 25, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington and Samuel West. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Hampton
- Writers:
- Michael Holroyd, Christopher Hampton
- Producers:
- Ronald Shedlo, John McGrath
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Michael Nyman
- Production:
- Cinéa, Freeway Films, Orsans Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Euston Films, Le Studio Canal+
- Status:
- Released
Carrington (1995) Trailer
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Carrington Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emma Thompson
as Dora Carrington
Jonathan Pryce
as Lytton Strachey
Steven Waddington
as Ralph Partridge
Samuel West
as Gerald Brenan
Rufus Sewell
as Mark Gertler
Penelope Wilton
as Lady Ottoline Morrell
Janet McTeer
as Vanessa Bell
Jeremy Northam
as Beacus Penrose
Alex Kingston
as Frances Partridge
Richard Clifford
as Clive Bell
David Ryall
as Mayor
Stephen Boxer
as Military Rep
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Hampton, written by Michael Holroyd and Christopher Hampton, produced by Ronald Shedlo and John McGrath.
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Carrington Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings.
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Carrington – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carrington online?
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Carrington (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Carrington?
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The main cast of Carrington (1995) includes Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington, Samuel West and Rufus Sewell. The film was directed by Christopher Hampton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carrington released?
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Carrington was released on May 25, 1995 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Carrington worth watching?
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Carrington (1995) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Carrington?
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Yes. The official Carrington trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.