Boiler Room vs Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for Boiler Room). Boiler Room is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2000). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Boiler Room | Carlito's Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 24m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Ben Younger | Brian De Palma |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Scott Caan, Jamie Kennedy, Jon Abrahams, Ben Affleck | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn |
Synopsis
Boiler Room
A college dropout gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm and is on the fast track to success—but the job might not be as legitimate as it sounds.
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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