Amongst the Wolves vs Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.8/10 for Amongst the Wolves). Amongst the Wolves is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Amongst the Wolves posterAmongst the Wolves2025 VS Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993
Amongst the WolvesCarlito's Way
Audience score★ 5.8/10★ 7.8/10
Year20251993
Length1h 42m2h 24m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryIreland–
DirectorMark O'ConnorBrian De Palma
Main castAidan Gillen, Helen Behan, James Greene, Jade Jordan, Luke McQuillanJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn

Synopsis

Amongst the Wolves

On the streets of Dublin, Danny, a homeless man grappling with the ghosts of his past, finds himself caught in a cycle of despair and survival. Haunted by memories of his time serving in the Royal Irish Army, Danny's life takes a turn when he encounters Will, a young teenager on the run from a dangerous drug gang.

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.

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