

Carlito's Way
“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.
Where to watch Carlito's Way in United States
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Where is Carlito's Way streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro video, MUBI, Oldflix, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn
David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller
Gail

John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers
Steffie

Luis Guzmán
Pachanga

James Rebhorn
Norwalk

Joseph Siravo
Vincent Taglialucci

Viggo Mortensen
Lalin

Richard Foronjy
Pete Amadesso

Jorge Porcel
Saso

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.












