Carlito's Way vs Lakeview Terrace

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for Lakeview Terrace). Lakeview Terrace is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Lakeview Terrace posterLakeview Terrace2008
Carlito's WayLakeview Terrace
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.0/10
Year19932008
Length2h 24m1h 50m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorBrian De PalmaNeil LaBute
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennElizabeth Tulloch, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Jay Hernandez, Patrick Wilson

Synopsis

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.

Lakeview Terrace

A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple…

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