The Passions of Carol opened simultaneously at the Capri and the Quad cinemas in Manhattan on Monday, March 24, 1975. The film played for two weeks at the Quad (which did not maintain a regular adult policy) but continued on at the Capri - a significant New York adult venue - for 9 weeks total, closing on May 26, 1975. Compared to other bookings at the Capri, it would appear that The Passions of Carol had a long and successful run.