Carlito's Way vs Nightcrawler

Carlito's Way and Nightcrawler are tied on audience score (7.8/10). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Nightcrawler posterNightcrawler2014
Carlito's WayNightcrawler
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.7/10
Year19932014
Length2h 24m1h 58m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaDan Gilroy
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennMichael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo

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.

Nightcrawler

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

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