Penelope Longstreet (played by Jodie Foster) is a protagonist in Carnage.
Host of the meeting. Initially polite but becomes increasingly emotional and confrontational, particularly regarding a pet hamster and her husband's parenting style. She drinks heavily, joins the verbal sparring, and rants about the other family's child. Alan Cowan (played by Christoph Waltz) appears in Carnage.
Zachary's father and a pharmaceutical executive. Constantly distracted by business calls on his BlackBerry during the meeting. His arrogance and phone addiction irritate the group. He later attempts to dry his water-logged phone with a hairdryer. Michael Longstreet (played by John C. Reilly) appears in Carnage.
Ethan's father who hosts the meeting. Frequently interrupted by calls from his ailing mother, causing frustration. Attempts to maintain civility but eventually joins the argument and helps dry the damaged phone. Zachary Cowan (played by Elvis Polanski) appears in Carnage.
One of the grade-school boys involved in the park fight. He hit Ethan with a stick. Reconciles with Ethan in the park at the film's conclusion. Ethan Longstreet (played by Eliot Berger) appears in Carnage.
The second boy involved in the playground altercation. Suffers a facial injury from Zachary's stick attack. Reconciles with Zachary in the park at the film's conclusion. Michael's Mother (played by Tanya Lopert) appears in Carnage.
Michael's elderly, ailing mother. Her frequent phone calls to Michael during the meeting cause significant frustration and repeatedly interrupt the couples' discussion.
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Characters
Penelope Longstreet
(played by Jodie Foster) — protagonist
Host of the meeting. Initially polite but becomes increasingly emotional and confrontational, particularly regarding a pet hamster and her husband's parenting style. She drinks heavily, joins the verb...
Alan Cowan
(played by Christoph Waltz) — supporting
Zachary's father and a pharmaceutical executive. Constantly distracted by business calls on his BlackBerry during the meeting. His arrogance and phone addiction irritate the group. He later attempts t...
Michael Longstreet
(played by John C. Reilly) — supporting
Ethan's father who hosts the meeting. Frequently interrupted by calls from his ailing mother, causing frustration. Attempts to maintain civility but eventually joins the argument and helps dry the dam...
Zachary Cowan
(played by Elvis Polanski) — supporting
One of the grade-school boys involved in the park fight. He hit Ethan with a stick. Reconciles with Ethan in the park at the film's conclusion.
Ethan Longstreet
(played by Eliot Berger) — supporting
The second boy involved in the playground altercation. Suffers a facial injury from Zachary's stick attack. Reconciles with Zachary in the park at the film's conclusion.
Michael's Mother
(played by Tanya Lopert) — supporting
Michael's elderly, ailing mother. Her frequent phone calls to Michael during the meeting cause significant frustration and repeatedly interrupt the couples' discussion.
Key Relationships
Michael's Mother → Michael Longstreet
(mother)
Alan Cowan → Zachary Cowan
(Family Father)
Michael Longstreet → Ethan Longstreet
(Family Father)
