Carlito's Way vs Road to Perdition

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for Road to Perdition). Road to Perdition is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2002). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Road to Perdition posterRoad to Perdition2002
Carlito's WayRoad to Perdition
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.4/10
Year19932002
Length2h 24m1h 57m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaSam Mendes
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennTyler Hoechlin, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Hanks, Dylan Baker

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.

Road to Perdition

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

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