Carnal Knowledge
“Its time has come.”
Synopsis
Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires.
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The Shocking Feminism of CARNAL KNOWLEDGE (1971)Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-07-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.72x
+$23.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Feiffer
- Original Title
- Carnal Knowledge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.6M
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Nichols
Jules Feiffer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Sam O'Steen
Mike Nichols, Joseph E. Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Nichols
Director
Mike Nichols
Producer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Jules Feiffer
Writer
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnal Knowledge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnal Knowledge about?
Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires.
Who directed Carnal Knowledge?
Carnal Knowledge was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in Carnal Knowledge?
The principal cast of Carnal Knowledge includes Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret, Rita Moreno.
When was Carnal Knowledge released and how long is it?
Carnal Knowledge was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Carnal Knowledge?
Carnal Knowledge had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $28.6M at the worldwide box office (5.72 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnal Knowledge?
Carnal Knowledge holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).