The Karen Carpenter Story
1989, English. Directed by Richard Carpenter & Joseph Sargent.
She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.
Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and bulimia. This made-for-TV movie is the authorized version of the life of Karen Carpenter and was made with the approval of Richard Carpenter and the Carpenter family.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard CarpenterDirector
- Joseph SargentDirector
- Cynthia GibbKaren Carpenter
- Mitchell AndersonRichard Carpenter
- Peter Michael GoetzHarold Carpenter
- Michael McGuireSherwin Bash
- Lise HilboldtLucy
- Kip GilmanDavid Lattimer
- Richard MinchenbergJoe Osborn
- Scott BurkholderTed
- Louise FletcherAgnes Carpenter
- John Patrick RegerBob Knight
- Doug MacHughDr. Lazwell
- William TuckerPeter Howard
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1989
- Written by
- Barry Morrow
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How long is The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Karen Carpenter Story have a post-credits scene?
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The Karen Carpenter Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Karen Carpenter Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Karen Carpenter Story on?
The Karen Carpenter Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Karen Carpenter Story?
If you liked The Karen Carpenter Story, try The Sound of Music Live!, Spin, Let It Shine.
Who directed The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) was directed by Richard Carpenter and Joseph Sargent and stars Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz.