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Carried Away

A story of first loves and last chances.

5.7/ 10IMDb6.321
19961h 49mR

Overview

Based on Jim Harrison's book, "Farmer". 47-year-old Joseph Svenden lives on the family farm with his dying mother and teaches at a two room schoolhouse with Rosealee, his lover and his best friend's widow. Joseph, who lacks a college degree, learns that he will lose his teaching job at the end of the year when the school district expands into his town. Meanwhile, he is seduced by 17-year-old Catherine, a new student in his class. His affair with Catherine and losing his teaching job forces Joseph to take a look at his previously dull life and to decide how he wants to live the rest of it.

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Crew

Writers
Jim Harrison, Ed Jones
Producers
Paul Hertzberg, Lisa M. Hansen, Amy Irving, Bruno Barreto
Production
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features, CineTel Films

Frequently asked questions

What is Carried Away rated?

Carried Away has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 votes.

Who directed Carried Away?

Carried Away was directed by Bruno Barreto.

When was Carried Away released?

Carried Away was released in 1996.