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Carrie
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Directed by Brian De Palma. With Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers, things take a dark and violent turn.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWithdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has s…
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Release snapshot for Carrie.
MoviHero lists November 3, 1976 as the release date for Carrie. Brian De Palma is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sissy Spacek as Carrie, Piper Laurie as Margaret White, Amy Irving as Sue Snell, William Katt as Tommy Ross. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 3, 1976
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorBrian De Palma
CastSissy Spacek as Carrie, Piper Laurie as Margaret White, Amy Irving as Sue Snell, William Katt as Tommy Ross
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Carrie runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 4,586 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) remains an iconic adaptation of Stephen King's novel, blending psychological horror with deeply human themes of alienation and vengeance.”
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“Sissy Spacek is really good in this as the socially inept, psychologically tortured, girl living in the shadow of her overbearingly Christian mother, with few…”
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“Carrie had been included on a list of great films to which my mother had taken my older brother and me to see upon their…”
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“Carrie (1976) presents a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel, with Sissy Spacek delivering a powerful transformation as the troubled teen.”
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“The novel based horror adaptation of Stephen King's best selling novel was come to life by director Brian De Palma & starring Mary Elizabeth "Sissy"…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm here on the Lord's work, Mrs. Snell; spreadin' the gospel of God 's salvation through Christ 's blood !”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCarrieCarrie in Carrie (1976), played by Sissy Spacek.Open character guide otherMargaret WhiteMargaret White appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1976-2013, portrayed by Piper Laurie and Julianne Moore. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherSue SnellSue Snell appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1976-2013, portrayed by Amy Irving and Gabriella Wilde. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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