Carbon Copy
1981, English. Directed by Michael Schultz.
Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.
A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Snoozefest
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5.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael SchultzDirector
- Denzel WashingtonRoger Porter
- George SegalWalter Whitney
- Susan Saint JamesVivian Whitney
- Jack WardenNelson Longhurst
- Paul WinfieldBob Garvey
- Macon McCalmanTubby Wederholt
- Vicky DawsonMary Ann
- Parley BaerDr. Bristol
- Dick MartinVictor Bard
- Carmen FilpiWino
- Tom PostonReverend Hayworth
- Kenneth WhiteBurly Man
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Shapiro
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $9.6M
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Carbon Copy: quick answers
Is Carbon Copy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Carbon Copy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carbon Copy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carbon Copy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Carbon Copy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Carbon Copy on?
Carbon Copy is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carbon Copy?
If you liked Carbon Copy, try Misunderstood, Nothing in Common, Parenthood.
Who directed Carbon Copy?
Carbon Copy (1981) was directed by Michael Schultz and stars Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James.