{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000019f-5b47-df07-a7bf-5b4f744e0000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/carrie-stephen-king-mike-flanagan-prime-video","headline":"How to watch Mike Flanagan's ‘Carrie,’ the Stephen King adaptation streaming now on Prime Video","description":"Showrunner Mike Flanagan's bold reinvention of Stephen King's classic novel 'Carrie' is streaming now on Prime Video.","datePublished":"2026-07-13T15:30:32.831Z","dateModified":"2026-10-07T08:00:00.504Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Emily Murray","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/emily-murray","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5580c4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x400+0+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe4%2F31%2F47352ce84e30bb3e70711686661f%2Fdownload.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e703b9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1000+0+14/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc3%2F1e%2F50c4d4e141cc8090a4d3b41c8871%2Funtitled-24-july-2026-at-11-32-22.png","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# How to watch Mike Flanagan's ‘Carrie,’ the Stephen King adaptation streaming now on Prime Video\n\n*All eight episodes of showrunner Mike Flanagan's bold reinvention of Stephen King's classic novel are out now on Prime Video.*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- All eight episodes of *Carrie*, the first-ever series adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel, are out now on Prime Video.\n- Mike Flanagan (*Midnight Mass*, *The Haunting of Hill House*) serves as showrunner, writer, and director.\n- Summer H. Howell leads the cast, selected from more than 1,000 actors who read for the role. \n\n---\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video) has unveiled its latest series *Carrie*, with all episodes streaming now.\n\nBased on Stephen King’s iconic debut novel, *Carrie* is a bold, timely, and surprising reinvention of this classic coming‑of‑age story, adapted for television for the first time by visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan.\n\n![The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Season November 11 promotional poster](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/87c9e95/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fcb%2Fcb%2Fb53e548747d5ab3d7ac510435791%2Fthelordoftherings-theringsofpower-primevideo-amazonnews-cdlt-july-24-2026.png)\n\n- [Watch the teaser trailer for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3, premiering November 11](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-season-3-prime-video)\n\nHere’s everything you need to know about the first ever series adaptation of *Carrie*, which is out now on Prime Video.\n\n## What is ‘Carrie’ about?\n\n![Summer H. Howell as Carrie in Prime Video show Carrie](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7d65763/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fab%2Fab%2Fc0bcb7154cadaaa55d6d7c79b8fe%2Funtitled-24-july-2026-at-12-14-08-1.png)\n\nMisfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret.\n\nAfter her father’s sudden, untimely death thrusts her into the unforgiving ecosystem of public high school, Carrie is forced to navigate a viral bullying scandal that tears through her community, the relentless pressure and casual cruelty of the social‑media age, and the awakening of mysterious telekinetic powers that rise alongside her adolescence.\n\nTold over eight propulsive episodes, the series expands King’s cultural landmark, deepening its characters and tensions. It follows the small, everyday choices that build toward a single, shattering night, in a gripping, deeply human story about kindness versus cruelty and whether we’re witnessing the making of a hero, a monster, or something far more complicated.\n\n## Who is in the ‘Carrie’ cast?\n\n![Summer H. Howell as Carrie White putting pins in a mannequin in Prime Video's Carrie](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4c6948a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F5c%2F18%2F045dd5284867951db143e4025894%2Funtitled-13-july-2026-at-11-07-27.png)\n\n![Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan and Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen in Prime Video's Carrie. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6efe9a3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd6%2F56%2F7e8dbf9147438e51bdbbf97a06cc%2Funtitled-13-july-2026-at-11-07-27-4.png)\n\n![Siena Agudong as Sue Snell and Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross in Prime Video's Carrie](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/cab18f1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Faa%2F2b%2Fc7d8acf74690a543a03a9e60067a%2Fcarrie-inline-1.jpg)\n\nLeading the cast of *Carrie* is Summer H. Howell ([*Curse of Chucky*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00FEBKUP0?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_2_1_2&pageTypeId=B00FPH4FKE&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1783938676720&sr=1-2)) as Carrie White, who was cast in the legendary titular role following an extensive search that saw more than 1,000 actors read for the part.\n\nShe is joined by an ensemble of series regulars that includes: \n\n- Samantha Sloyan (*The Pitt*) as Margaret White\n- Siena Agudong (*Resident Evil*) as Sue Snell\n- Alison Thornton ([*Fire Country*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0G1YKSYWJ?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1783938992654&sr=1-1&pageTypeId=B0G1YNZ7Y9)) as Chris Hargensen\n- Joel Oulette (*My Life with the Walter Boys*) as Tommy Ross\n- Josie Totah ([*The Buccaneers*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DDP27TCV?qid=1783939024355&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1&pageTypeId=B0DDNPLVDZ)) as Tina\n- Arthur Conti ([*Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D975FQ1J?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&qid=1783938929683&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0D97564Z9&sr=1-1)) as Billy\n- Thalia Dudek ([*The Running Man*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FX1865W3?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&qid=1783938898654&pageTypeId=B0FX17RSFV&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)) as Emaline\n- Amber Midthunder (*Prey*) as Miss Desjardin\n- Matthew Lillard ([*Scream*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BQJBXRJX?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr23dee5_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B0H254CH7D&qid=1783938798103&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)) as Principal Grayle \n\n## Who made ‘Carrie’?\n\n![Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen confronting Carrie in the Canteen in Prime Video's Carrie. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e2368d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd4%2F9b%2F1103248f4deea54c7135f5c4b223%2Funtitled-13-july-2026-at-11-07-27-1.png)\n\n*Carrie* is written and executive produced by showrunner Mike Flanagan (*Midnight Mass,* [*Doctor Sleep*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8MHKMJ9?qid=1783939204811&pageTypeId=B0811K99HR&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr9f90f0_1_1_1)*,* [*The Haunting of Hill House*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07Z1C6PJT?sr=1-3&qid=1783939156720&pageTypeId=B07Z1G7FWX&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_3&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN)), who also directs four episodes. King also serves as an executive producer. The series is an Amazon MGM Studios production.\n\nKing’s debut novel *Carrie* was published in 1974, launching a career which has seen his books sell more than 350 million copies worldwide. The novel spent 14 weeks on *The New York Times* bestseller list and has been translated into more than 35 languages.\n\nBrian De Palma’s [1976 film adaptation](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H45F42N3?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B0H45M5YB3&qid=1783939310361&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1), an Academy Award–nominated feature, cemented the story’s cultural impact. This year marks the film’s 50th anniversary.\n\n## How to watch 'Carrie' on Prime Video\n\n![Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White in Prime Video's Carrie. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/602a104/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F58%2F8b%2Fd7a7565343ed939650c9e68c97f5%2Funtitled-13-july-2026-at-11-07-27-3.png)\n\nAll eight episodes of *Carrie* are available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.\n\nPrime Video is included with an [Amazon Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-membership-worth-it), which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the U.S. Discounted memberships are also available for [young adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) and [qualifying government assistance recipients](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) at 50% off.\n\nCheck your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.\n\nNot a member yet? Start a [30-day free trial](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-free-trial) today.\n\n## What else is on Prime Video?\n\n![Amber Midthunder as Rita Desjardin in Prime Video's Carrie. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b4d8c37/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe9%2F40%2Fe7c45dbc4d7a8289202cda3ec531%2Funtitled-13-july-2026-at-11-07-27-2.png)\n\nThere are plenty of other suspenseful shows available to watch on Prime Video including [*The Night Manager*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/night-manager-season-2-prime-video), [*The Man in the High Castle*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B086VXML31?jic=8%7CEgRzdm9k&ref_=atv_tv_hom_c_OBc9f967_brws_15_5), and [*Cross*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/aldis-hodge-prime-video-cross-james-patterson).\n\nPrime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices.\n\n![Spider-Noir: Night skateboarding action shot capturing mid-air trick in black and white](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7839eb3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2427x1618+225+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Faa%2F0f%2Ffc5ee1c0451ea7bb3d226423cb7b%2Fspider-noir-s1-still316-3000.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video win 17 Emmy Awards for \"Spider-Noir,\" 'Fallout,' and more](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/emmys-amazon-mgm-studios-prime-video)\n\nPrime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports.\n\nThese include [Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm)–produced series and movies, licensed fan favorites, and programming via [subscriptions on Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-are-prime-video-channels) such as [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus), [Apple TV](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/apple-tv-shows-amazon-prime-video-subscription), [HBO Max](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/hbo-max-on-prime-video-channels), [Peacock Premium Plus](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/peacock-shows-movies-prime-video-subscription), [FOX One](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fox-one-news-sports-entertainment-prime-video-subscription), [DAZN](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-dazn-sports-subscription), and [Crunchyroll](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/crunchyroll-anime-subscription-amazon-prime-video), as well as more than 900 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.\n\nAll customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\nNext, find out more about [*Spaceballs: The New One*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/spaceballs-2-sequel-amazon-mgm-studios), a sequel to the iconic 1987 sci-fi parody from Mel Brooks coming soon from Amazon MGM Studios. \n\n*Update:* *This article was originally published on July 13, 2026. 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