Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
“He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind”
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is a 2005 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Michael Bregman. The cast is led by Jay Hernandez, Mario Van Peebles, Luis Guzmán. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 4.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power was produced by Rogue Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Michael Bregman
- Writers
- Michael Bregman
- Release date
- September 27, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Production
- Rogue Pictures
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power cast & crew
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power was directed by Michael Bregman and written by Michael Bregman.
The cast features Jay Hernandez as Carlito Brigante, Mario Van Peebles as Earl, Luis Guzmán as Nacho Reyes, Sean Combs as Hollywood Nicky, Michael Kelly as Rocco, and Giancarlo Esposito as Little Jeff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Adam Holender, and it was produced by Michael Bregman and Martin Bregman.
Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power worth watching?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power holds an audience score of 4.8/10 from 81 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Mario Van Peebles
Earl
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky
Michael Kelly
Rocco
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Casper Martinez
Colorado
Domenick Lombardozzi
Artie Bottolota, Jr.
Jaclyn DeSantis
Leticia
Jamie Tirelli
Leticia's Father
Juan Carlos Hernández
Sigfredo
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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Carlito's Way: Rise to Power in United States?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power in?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power rated?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is rated PG-13. It holds a 4.8/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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