Carlito's Way vs Wasteman
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for Wasteman). Wasteman is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2026). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
Wasteman| Carlito's Way | Wasteman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Cal McMau |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Alex Hassell, Corin Silva, David Jonsson, Neil Linpow, Tom Blyth |
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.
Wasteman
Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.
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