A Single Shot vs Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.7/10 for A Single Shot). A Single Shot is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2013). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Single Shot posterA Single Shot2013 VS Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993
A Single ShotCarlito's Way
Audience score★ 5.7/10★ 7.8/10
Year20131993
Length1h 56m2h 24m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorDavid M. RosenthalBrian De Palma
Main castW. Earl Brown, Jeffrey Wright, Christie Burke, Kelly Reilly, William H. MacyJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn

Synopsis

A Single Shot

The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse between hunter John Moon and the hardened backwater criminals out for his blood.

Carlito's Way

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. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.

Where to watch

Where to watch A Single ShotWhere to watch Carlito's Way

More like A Single Shot · More like Carlito's Way · Compare other titles