Carla's Song
1996, English. Directed by Ken Loach.
A dream called freedom. A nightmare called Nicaragua.
1987, love in time of war: bus driver George meets Carla, a Nicaraguan exile living a precarious, profoundly-sad life in Glasgow. Her back is scarred, her boyfriend missing, her family dispersed; she's suicidal. George takes her to Nicaragua to find out what's happened to them and help her face her past.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Carla's Song
Carla's Song is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1996
- Country
- Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Laverty
- Box office
- $26K
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Carla's Song: quick answers
Is Carla's Song worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carla's Song?
Carla's Song runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Carla's Song have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carla's Song. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carla's Song parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Carla's Song yet.
Which OTT platform is Carla's Song on?
Carla's Song is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carla's Song?
If you liked Carla's Song, try The History of Love, Where Hands Touch, Bitter Harvest.
Who directed Carla's Song?
Carla's Song (1996) was directed by Ken Loach and stars Robert Carlyle, Oyanka Cabezas, Scott Glenn.