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Carlito's Way

7.819932h 24mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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.

DirectorBrian De Palma
WriterDavid Koepp
ProducersMartin Bregman·Michael Bregman

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Cast · Directed by Brian De Palma

APAl Pacino
Al Pacino
Carlito Brigante
SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
David Kleinfeld
PMPenelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Gail
JLJohn Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco
IRIngrid Rogers
Ingrid Rogers
Steffie
LGLuis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Pachanga
JRJames Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Norwalk
JSJoseph Siravo
Joseph Siravo
Vincent Taglialucci
VMViggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Lalin
RFRichard Foronjy
Richard Foronjy
Pete Amadesso
JPJorge Porcel
Jorge Porcel
Saso
FMFrank Minucci
Frank Minucci
Tony Taglialucci

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Carlito's Way — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Carlito's Way?

Carlito's Way is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Carlito's Way on Netflix?

No, Carlito's Way is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Starz.

Is Carlito's Way on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Carlito's Way is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Carlito's Way for free?

Carlito's Way is available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Carlito's Way?

Yes — Carlito's Way is followed by Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) in the Carlito's Way Collection.

Is there a prequel to Carlito's Way?

Carlito's Way is the first film in the Carlito's Way Collection.

Is Carlito's Way part of a trilogy?

No — Carlito's Way is part of the Carlito's Way Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Carlito's Way Collection?

There are 2 films in the Carlito's Way Collection: Carlito's Way (1993) and Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005).