Carlos (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2010, Carlos is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Olivier Assayas, running about 339 minutes. “The man who hijacked the world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Carlos stars Edgar Ramírez as Ilich Ramírez Sánchez ('Carlos'), Alexander Scheer as Johannes Weinrich, Nora Waldstätten as Magdalena Kopp and Talal Jurdi as Kamal al-Issawi ('Ali'), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Carlos has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $871.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carlos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carlos tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carlos (2010)?
- In US, Carlos is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carlos worth watching?
- Carlos holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carlos?
- Carlos stars Edgar Ramírez, Alexander Scheer, Nora Waldstätten, Talal Jurdi and Christoph Bach.
- When was Carlos released?
- Carlos was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 339 minutes.