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Carlito's Way

1993·Movie·R·144 min·7.8(3,481)

He's got a good future if he can live past next week.

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld.

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FranceHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro video, MUBI, Oldflix, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way is a 1993 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Brian De Palma. The cast is led by Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 3500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.

Carlito's Way was produced by Universal Pictures, Epic Productions, and Bregman/Baer Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 10, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.

Director
Brian De Palma
Writers
David Koepp
Release date
November 10, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$64 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Epic Productions, Bregman/Baer Productions
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Carlito's Way cast & crew

Carlito's Way was directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp.

The cast features Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, Sean Penn as David Kleinfeld, Penelope Ann Miller as Gail, John Leguizamo as Benny Blanco, Ingrid Rogers as Steffie, and Luis Guzmán as Pachanga.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Louis A. Stroller and Judith Stevens.

Is Carlito's Way worth watching?

Carlito's Way holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 3,481 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Carlito's Way is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Carlito's Way

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Cast of Carlito's Way

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Gail

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers

Ingrid Rogers

Steffie

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Pachanga

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Norwalk

Joseph Siravo

Joseph Siravo

Vincent Taglialucci

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Lalin

Richard Foronjy

Richard Foronjy

Pete Amadesso

Jorge Porcel

Jorge Porcel

Saso

Frank Minucci

Frank Minucci

Tony Taglialucci

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Carlito's Way — FAQs

Where can I watch Carlito's Way in United States?

Carlito's Way is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz in United States.

Is Carlito's Way on Starz Apple TV Channel?

Yes — Carlito's Way is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Carlito's Way in?

Carlito's Way is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Carlito's Way?

Carlito's Way runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

What is Carlito's Way rated?

Carlito's Way is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 3,481 ratings.

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