Carlito's Way
Seen it?1993 | 144 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 GoodFellas or The Godfather Part II, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Nastro d'Argento. Also nominated for 2 more Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$64 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Al PacinoCarlito Brigante
- Sean PennDavid Kleinfeld
- Penelope Ann MillerGail
- John LeguizamoBenny Blanco
- Ingrid RogersSteffie
- Luis GuzmánPachanga
- James RebhornNorwalk
- Joseph SiravoVincent Taglialucci
- Viggo MortensenLalin
- Richard ForonjyPete Amadesso