| Director | Adam Carter Rehmeier |
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| Writer | William Thomas Dean IV |
| Producer |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jean-Philippe Bernier |
| Editing | Justin Krohn |
| Music | Chris Bear |
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| Distributor | Magnolia Pictures |
| Released | September 5, 2025 (TIFF); June 5, 2026 (United States) |
| Runtime | 106 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Carolina Caroline is a 2025 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by William Thomas Dean IV. It stars Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Jon Gries, and Kyra Sedgwick.
Cast
- Samara Weaving as Caroline[2]
- Kyle Gallner as Oliver[2]
- Jon Gries
- Kyra Sedgwick
Production
In September 2024, it was reported that a romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by Tom Dean titled Carolina Caroline had begun principal photography in Kentucky. Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Kyra Sedgwick and Jon Gries rounded out the main cast.[3][4]
Plot
Caroline is a gas station attendant in rural Texas. Her father has raised her since mother abandoned her as an infant. She meets Oliver, a con-artist who runs a short change scam on her employer. They fall in love, and Caroline agrees to travel with Oliver as they search for her mother. The two engage in scams throughout the South, including small bank robberies. Eventually they find Caroline's mother, who is a alcoholic who rejects Caroline. Distraught, Caroline demands they escalate to larger bank robberies. They are successful in carrying out a string of bank robberies, but the police have noticed their modus operandi and are looking for the pair. During one robbery, Oliver threatens a mother and child with a gun, which creates tension with Caroline. After a robbery goes wrong, they are forced to flee in a stolen car, abandoning their previously obtained loot. While they flee, they are pulled over by a police officer. Oliver shoots and kills the officer, which disturbs Caroline further. The two reconcile in a roadhouse, but police find them and surround the establishment. Oliver fires a gun into the air to create a distraction, allowing Caroline to escape as the police storm the building in reaction to the shots. He then fires in the general direction of the police, committing suicide by cop. Caroline manages to reclaim the lost money, throw the police off her trail, and buy a plane ticket out of the country, but not before pulling one last short change scam on the airport ticket window.
Release
The film had its world premiere in the Centrepiece program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025.[5][2] In October 2025, Magnolia Pictures acquired North American distribution rights to the film, planning to release it on June 5, 2026.[6]
References
- ^ "Carolina Caroline [14A]". Alberta Film Classification Office. March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Davids, Brian (September 4, 2025). "'Carolina Caroline': Adam Carter Rehmeier Previews His Samara Weaving Outlaw Romance Ahead of TIFF". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 11, 2024). "Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Kyra Sedgwick & Jon Gries Leading Romantic Crime-Thriller 'Carolina Caroline' With Filming Underway". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (September 11, 2024). "Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner & More Join Romantic Thriller Carolina Caroline". ComingSoon. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, "TIFF Centrepiece Section Counts 55 Titles Including Pics Starring Shailene Woodley, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Samara Weaving, Stephen Graham & More". Deadline Hollywood, August 5, 2025.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (22 October 2025). "Magnolia Lands TIFF Drama 'Carolina Caroline'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 October 2025.