Carlos
“The man who hijacked the world”
The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the French police.
Where to watch Carlos in United States
AMC+ Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Carlos there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Carlos streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Amazon Video |
About Carlos
Carlos is a 2010 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Olivier Assayas. The cast is led by Edgar Ramírez, Alexander Scheer, Nora Waldstätten. It has a runtime of 5h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Carlos was produced by Film en Stock and Egoli Tossell Film and made in Germany and France. It was released on July 7, 2010, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Writers
- Dan Franck, Daniel LeConte, Olivier Assayas
- Release date
- July 7, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Film en Stock, Egoli Tossell Film
Carlos cast & crew
Carlos was directed by Olivier Assayas and written by Dan Franck, Daniel LeConte, and Olivier Assayas.
The cast features Edgar Ramírez as Ilich Ramírez Sánchez ('Carlos'), Alexander Scheer as Johannes Weinrich, Nora Waldstätten as Magdalena Kopp, Talal Jurdi as Kamal al-Issawi ('Ali'), Christoph Bach as Hans-Joachim Klein ('Angie'), and Julia Hummer as Gabriele Kröcher-Tiedemann ('Nada').
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Denis Lenoir and it was produced by Marc Hansell and Judy Tossell.
Is Carlos worth watching?
Carlos holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 239 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 5h 39m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Carlos is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Carlos
In United States, you can stream Carlos on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Carlos
Edgar Ramírez
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez ('Carlos')
Alexander Scheer
Johannes Weinrich
Nora Waldstätten
Magdalena Kopp
Talal Jurdi
Kamal al-Issawi ('Ali')
Christoph Bach
Hans-Joachim Klein ('Angie')
Julia Hummer
Gabriele Kröcher-Tiedemann ('Nada')
Ahmad Kaabour
Wadie Haddad
Fadi Abi Samra
Michel Moukharbel
Rodney El Haddad
Anis Naccache ('Khalid')
Antoine Balabane
Général al-Khouly
Rami Farah
'Joseph'
Aljoscha Stadelmann
Wilfred Böse ('Boni')
Carlos — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Carlos in United States?
Carlos is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Carlos on AMC+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — Carlos is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Carlos in?
Carlos is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, German, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Carlos?
Carlos runs 5 hours 39 minutes (339 minutes).
▸What is Carlos rated?
Carlos is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 239 ratings.
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