Carmen Jones
1954, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
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In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- Harry BelafonteJoe
- Dorothy DandridgeCarmen Jones
- Pearl BaileyFrankie
- Olga JamesCindy Lou
- Joe AdamsHusky Miller
- Brock PetersSergeant Brown
- Roy GlennRum Daniels
- Nick StewartDink Franklin
- Diahann CarrollMyrt
- Le Vern HutchersonJoe (voice)
- Marilyn HorneCarmen Jones (voice)
- Marvin HayesHusky Miller (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kleiner
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $9.8M
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What Carmen Jones is based on
Carmen Jones is based on Carmen, an 1847 play or musical by Prosper Mérimée and Carmen Jones, a dramatico-musical work.
Play or musical · 1847
Carmen
By Prosper Mérimée
Dramatico-musical work
Carmen Jones
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Carmen Jones: quick answers
Is Carmen Jones worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Carmen Jones have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carmen Jones. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carmen Jones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Carmen Jones is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Carmen Jones on?
Carmen Jones is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carmen Jones?
If you liked Carmen Jones, try The Sleeping Dictionary, A Walk to Remember, Waterloo Bridge.
Who directed Carmen Jones?
Carmen Jones (1954) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey.
What is Carmen Jones based on?
Carmen Jones is based on Carmen, an 1847 play or musical by Prosper Mérimée and Carmen Jones, a dramatico-musical work.