Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- endearing
- awkward
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics found the film rough and sometimes contrived but broadly endearing, with Bel Powley's compelling performance carrying its uneven coming-of-age material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carrie has already completed her education but must learn how to navigate morality, relationships, sex, and life outside her apartment.
Carrie's therapist encourages her to make a list of experiences and choices that push her into dating and broader engagement with the world.
Carrie's genius and photographic memory distance her from peers while also providing the film's central comic and empathetic perspective.
Carrie's difficulty communicating with her father is a key emotional obstacle alongside her struggles with peers and romantic relationships.
Films like Carrie Pilby, and why
The Edge of Seventeen
shared coming-of-age comedy-drama, socially awkward protagonist, and romantic self-discovery
Frances Ha
shared witty young-adult perspective, emotional isolation, and difficult transition into maturity
Adult World
shared introspective female protagonist, urban dating anxiety, and bittersweet personal growth
Movie Details
- Director
- Susan Johnson
- Release Date
- 2017-03-31
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (451)
Cast
- Bel Powley
- Vanessa Bayer
- Colin O'Donoghue
- William Moseley
- Jason Ritter
- Gabriel Byrne
- Nathan Lane
- Scott Keiji Takeda
- Frank Huerta
- Desmin Borges
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Carrie Pilby about?
- An intellectually gifted young woman confronts dating, intimacy, family tension, and the unfamiliar challenge of participating in ordinary life.
- What is Carrie Pilby like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Carrie Pilby as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Carrie Pilby violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Carrie Pilby.
- What did critics think of Carrie Pilby?
- Critics found the film rough and sometimes contrived but broadly endearing, with Bel Powley's compelling performance carrying its uneven coming-of-age material.
- Which films are like Carrie Pilby?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Seventeen, Frances Ha, and Adult World.
- How long is Carrie Pilby?
- Carrie Pilby runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Carrie Pilby?
- In United States, Carrie Pilby streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
