Everybody Rides the Carousel
Originally released in 1976. Everybody Rides the Carousel is a animation/drama film. directed by John Hubley. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alvin Epstein, Jenny Lumet, and Meryl Streep
Synopsis
"Everybody Rides the Carousel" invites the viewer along on eight "rides" through the different stages of life. Based on the work by Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalytic theorists of this century, the film explores the inner feelings and conflicted emotions experienced during each stage of personality development. With distinctive and poetic animation, John and Faith Hubley visualize the conflicts, joys, problems and delights we all experience on the carousel of life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alvin Epstein
as Prologue (voice)
Jenny Lumet
as Stage 4 (voice)
Meryl Streep
as Stage 6 (voice)
Pablo Casals
as Stage 7 (voice)
Dinah Manoff
as Stage 7 (voice)
Lawrence Pressman
as Stage 7 (voice)
John Randolph
as Stage 7 (voice)
Jack Gilford
as Stage 8 (voice)
Juanita Moore
as Stage 8 (voice)
Dee Dee Bridgewater
as Stage 7 (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hubley Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everybody Rides the Carousel about?
"Everybody Rides the Carousel" invites the viewer along on eight "rides" through the different stages of life. Based on the work by Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalytic theoris...
Who directed Everybody Rides the Carousel?
Everybody Rides the Carousel was directed by John Hubley.
How long is Everybody Rides the Carousel?
Everybody Rides the Carousel has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Everybody Rides the Carousel released?
Everybody Rides the Carousel was released on September 10, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Everybody Rides the Carousel?
The main cast of Everybody Rides the Carousel includes Alvin Epstein, Jenny Lumet, Meryl Streep, Pablo Casals, Dinah Manoff.