Carnal Knowledge
- Year: 1971
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Mike Nichols
- Length: 98 min
Its time has come.
Film Synopsis
Carnal Knowledge (1971) follows Jonathan, a brash and sexually aggressive young man, and his shy roommate Sandy, as they navigate romantic and sexual relationships from their Amherst College days in the late 1940s through middle age in the 1970s. As their choices, including marriages, affairs, and emotional failures, illuminate differing views of desire and connection, both men confront the emptiness and frustration underlying their pursuits. This character drama blends candid social critique and emotional realism in a probing study of male insecurity, intimacy, and disillusionment.
Carnal Knowledge 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Criterion BD-A 4K/US 2025 | Indicator BD-ALL 4K/UK 2025 | Indicator BD-ALL/UK 2025 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Justin Bozung | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Neil LaBute | ||||
| Cruel Masters - Interview with Richard Ayoade | ||||
| Interview with Bobbie O’Steen | ||||
| Interview with Mark Harris and Dana Stevens | ||||
| Mike Nichols and Jason Reitman in Conversation | ||||
| Q&A with Writer Jules Feiffer | ||||
| The Studs Terkel Program: Jules Feiffer on Midlife Crisis - Radio Excerpt with Writer Jules Feiffer | ||||
| The Studs Terkel Program: Jules Feiffer on Relationships - Radio Excerpt with Writer Jules Feiffer | ||||
| Stills Gallery - Promotional, UK Press | ||||
| Teaser Trailer | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| Radio Spot | ||||
| Radio Spots | ||||
| “Jules Feiffer’s Munro” |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s 4K UHD includes a 42-page booklet with writing by Moira Weigel. The included Blu-ray is also available separately.
- Indicator’s 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions contain an 80-page booklet with writing by Brad Stevens.
- MGM’s DVD contains no extras. It includes a booklet.
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