Carlito's Way
1993, English. Directed by Brian De Palma.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Carlito's Way is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian De PalmaDirector
- 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
- Jorge PorcelSaso
- Frank MinucciTony Taglialucci
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Koepp
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $64M
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What Carlito's Way is based on
Carlito's Way is based on After Hours, a 1979 novel by Edwin Torres and Carlito's Way, a 1975 novel by Edwin Torres.
Novel · 1979
After Hours
By Edwin Torres
Novel · 1975
Carlito's Way
By Edwin Torres
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Carlito's Way: quick answers
What comes after Carlito's Way?
Next in the series: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005).
Is Carlito's Way worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 3,649 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carlito's Way?
Carlito's Way runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Carlito's Way have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carlito's Way. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carlito's Way parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Carlito's Way is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Carlito's Way on?
Carlito's Way is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carlito's Way?
If you liked Carlito's Way, try The Informer, Donnie Brasco, A Walk Among the Tombstones.
Who directed Carlito's Way?
Carlito's Way (1993) was directed by Brian De Palma and stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller.
What is Carlito's Way based on?
Carlito's Way is based on After Hours, a 1979 novel by Edwin Torres and Carlito's Way, a 1975 novel by Edwin Torres.