Carbon Copy

Where to Watch Carbon Copy (1981) (Legally)

Any resemblance between father and son is purely hysterical.
Aug 6, 1981 US 92 min PG
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
64 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1981), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Drama, with a runtime around 92 minutes.

Cast highlights include Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

california, parent child relationship, illegitimate son

Official trailer

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Plot

A middle-aged married wealthy white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a working-class black teen-age son who wants to be adopted into the almost-exclusively-white upper-middle-class community of San Marino, California.

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Main cast

Denzel Washington
as Roger Porter
George Segal
as Walter Whitney
Susan Saint James
as Vivian Whitney
Jack Warden
as Nelson Longhurst
Paul Winfield
as Bob Garvey
Macon McCalman
as Tubby Wederholt
Vicky Dawson
as Mary Ann
Parley Baer
as Dr. Bristol
Dick Martin
as Victor Bard