Carlito's Way vs Uncut Gems

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Uncut Gems). Uncut Gems is the shorter watch at 2h 16m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2019). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Uncut Gems posterUncut Gems2019
Carlito's WayUncut Gems
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.2/10
Year19932019
Length2h 24m2h 16m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorBrian De PalmaBenny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennJudd Hirsch, LaKeith Stanfield, Eric Bogosian, Adam Sandler, Idina Menzel

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.

Uncut Gems

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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