Carlito's Way
Runtime
144 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Carlito's Way (1993)

American Movie1993Rating 7.8
📌 Available on Paramount+ and Starz and Tubi🛡️ Adults 18+
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A man released from prison carries nothing but the desperate hope of redemption, yet every force in the New York underworld conspires to drag him backward. Carlito's Way captures the agonizing tension between wanting to escape a life of crime and being consumed by the very world that shaped him. As enemies close in and loyalty becomes a liability, he discovers that sometimes the price of freedom is far more brutal than any sentence served behind bars.

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EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
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Runtime
144 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 76.9/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-18
IMDb7.9/10244.4K votes79
Rotten Tomatoes84%84
Metacritic66/10066
TMDB7.8/103.5K votes78.3
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DirectorBrian De Palma
WritingDavid KoeppEdwin Torres
CastAl PacinoSean PennPenelope Ann MillerJohn LeguizamoIngrid Rogers
ProductionLouis A. StrollerJudith StevensWilli BärOrtwin Freyermuth
MusicPatrick DoyleLawrence AshmoreJellybean Benítez
CinematographyStephen H. BurumEric SchwabCraig DiBona

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Limited success2.13x
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✅ Limited success

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The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
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The release delivered $63.8M against a reported budget of $30M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 2.13x📈 ROI: +113%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$30M30 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$63.8M63.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$33.8M+33.8 million USD
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Return multiple
2.13x2.13x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$30M
Revenue
$63.8M
Commercial gap
+$33.8M
Budget: $30M • Revenue: $63.8M • Commercial gap: +$33.8M ROI +113%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
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Director: Brian De Palma

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1Where can I watch Carlito's Way?
The film is available on multiple streaming platforms including Prime Video, Paramount+, Starz, and Tubi. You can choose the available platform in your region and subscribe to it for viewing.
2Is Carlito's Way suitable for family and children?
The film is a crime, drama, and thriller movie with content involving violence and criminal activities. We recommend checking the content rating in your region before watching with children.
3What is the plot of Carlito's Way?
The film follows Carlito, who spent 5 years in prison and desires to break free from the criminal underworld and start a new life. However, he faces various threats, including his nephew who pulls him back into crime.
4Who directed Carlito's Way?
The film was directed by Brian De Palma, the renowned director known for his work in crime and thriller genres.
5Who are the main actors in Carlito's Way?
The film features a strong cast led by Al Pacino in the main role, alongside Sean Penn, John Leguizamo, Penelope Ann Miller, and Ingrid Rogers. The film has a runtime of 144 minutes.
6When was Carlito's Way released?
The film was released in 1993 and is considered a classic in the crime and drama cinema genre.

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