Carlito's Way (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1993, Carlito's Way is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 144 minutes. “He's got a good future if he can live past next week.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him, and lead a better life outside NYC.
Who’s in it. Carlito's Way stars Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, Sean Penn as David Kleinfeld, Penelope Ann Miller as Gail and Luis Guzmán as Pachanga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Carlito's Way has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $63.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carlito's Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carlito's Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carlito's Way (1993)?
- In US, Carlito's Way is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carlito's Way worth watching?
- Carlito's Way holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carlito's Way?
- Carlito's Way stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzmán and James Rebhorn.
- When was Carlito's Way released?
- Carlito's Way was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.