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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

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2005 | 93 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Carlito's Way or Juice, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Bregman

  • Jay HernandezCarlito Brigante
  • Mario Van PeeblesEarl
  • Luis GuzmánNacho Reyes
  • Sean CombsHollywood Nicky
  • Michael KellyRocco
  • Giancarlo EspositoLittle Jeff
  • Burt YoungArtie Bottolota Sr.
  • Casper MartinezColorado
  • Domenick LombardozziArtie Bottolota, Jr.
  • Jaclyn DeSantisLeticia