Movie

Carbon Copy

“Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.”

★ 5.9(64)19811h 32m

Carbon Copy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Schultz
Release date: 1981-08-06
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $9,566,593
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First City Features Ltd.

Carbon Copy — trailer

About Carbon Copy

Carbon Copy is a 1981 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Michael Schultz, starring Denzel Washington, George Segal and Susan Saint James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 64 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Carbon Copy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Denzel Washington

Roger Porter

George Segal

Walter Whitney

Susan Saint James

Vivian Whitney

Jack Warden

Nelson Longhurst

Paul Winfield

Bob Garvey

Macon McCalman

Tubby Wederholt

Vicky Dawson

Mary Ann

Parley Baer

Dr. Bristol

Dick Martin

Victor Bard

Carmen Filpi

Wino

Tom Poston

Reverend Hayworth

Kenneth White

Burly Man

Themes & keywords

californiaparent child relationshipillegitimate son

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Carbon Copy in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Carbon Copy on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Is Carbon Copy on Netflix?+

Carbon Copy is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

How long is Carbon Copy?+

Carbon Copy has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Carbon Copy?+

Carbon Copy stars Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden and Paul Winfield.

When did Carbon Copy come out?+

Carbon Copy is a 1981 movie directed by Michael Schultz.

What genre is Carbon Copy?+

Carbon Copy is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Carbon Copy?+

Carbon Copy was directed by Michael Schultz.