Carlito's Way vs Sleepers

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.6/10 for Sleepers). Carlito's Way is the shorter watch at 2h 24m compared with 2h 27m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 1996). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Sleepers posterSleepers1996
Carlito's WaySleepers
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.6/10
Year19931996
Length2h 24m2h 27m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaBarry Levinson
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennKevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver

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.

Sleepers

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

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