Carry-On

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Carry-On

PG-13

Released Dec 13, 2024

1h 59m

Action

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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108 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

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Critics Consensus

Taron Egerton and an against-type Jason Bateman make for great adversaries in Carry-On, a throwback thriller that clears all checkpoints of plot logic with its confident execution.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

A real guilty pleasure.

Jan 17, 2025

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

"Carry-On" is an action movie that is definitely a Christmas movie, no ifs, ands or buts about it.

Rated: B

Jan 13, 2025

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

... A filling chunk of crude entertainment – as carb-rich and greens-free as the baked potato you’ll probably eat with it.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 8, 2025

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Marta Medina

mundoCine

A fairly entertaining and intriguing film that keeps you glued to the screen and, yes, let’s call it what it is: a popcorn flick, even if it never made it to theaters. At times formulaic and with some implausible moments, though. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 20, 2025

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Cameron Ritter

Geek Vibes Nation

Carry-On proves itself to be more than a mid-level thriller with exceptional performances from its two leads and consistent work from Jaume Collet-Serra and his team of talented craftspeople.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 20, 2025

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Despite its at-times overwhelming screenplay resulting in a prolonged runtime, Collet-Serra and Fixman’s crime thriller is packed with enough action and mystery to satisfy audiences for the festive season.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 19, 2025

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Jerry V

Even Bateman couldn't save the movie from the myriad of tropes, the least of which is the ending. Oddly timed humor, painfully unrealistic depiction of an airport, and it leaves a viewing with one lesson: LAX must be a sanctuary city.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Jax E

This movie is so good. great story, good action, and great emotion. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Ben S

Loved this film a shame it wasn't in theaters it would have done well. Great amazing action can't wait to watch again 😀.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/25

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Angela S

Really good film. Not too deep, tense at times a good watch for a wet afternoon. 👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Audience Member

Quite possibly the worst movie I've ever had the displeasure of laying my eyes on in my life. I feel like everyone is just pretending on here. The plot is beyond thick.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Eric B

One word: TAUT! This movie is a credit to the genre. Out-of-the-box plot, twist, twist, twist, non-stop tension and conflict, never 'jumps-the-shark", terrifically acted, directed, and a really good script, which should give a clue as to why Bateman and Egerton were signed on. Once all the exposition is out of the way, it's one hell of a ride. Rotten Tomatoes PopcornMeter, or whatever it is, gives it a mediocre score, while the Critics give it a VERY respectable 88. Trust the Critics on this one.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Synopsis

A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Producer: Dylan Clark
Screenwriter: T.J. Fixman
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Partners, Dylan Clark Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Violence|Some Language|Bloody Images|Suggestive References)
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 59m

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