Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power scary?

MyCinema has not rated Carlito's Way: Rise to Power for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Carlito's Way: Rise to Power in the US?

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power suitable for kids?

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20051h 33mDrama / Thriller / Crime

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Name: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2005-09-27
Duration: 93 min

He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind

Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.

TMDB audience score

Based on 82 votes

Saved only on this device unless you sign in.

Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

Provider listings are supplied by JustWatch through TMDB. Verify pricing and availability before renting or subscribing.

Show availability for

Amazon Prime Videosubscription Amazon Prime Video with Adssubscription Amazon Videorent Apple TV Storerent Google Play Moviesrent YouTuberent Fandango At Homerent Amazon Videobuy Apple TV Storebuy Google Play Moviesbuy YouTubebuy Fandango At Homebuy

United States listings · Refreshed 14 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

4.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 82 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Carlito's Way: Rise to Power tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?

The scare meter is MyCinema's own rating, given by a person who has watched the film. It is not a TMDB score.

Not rated yet, vote below.

Did Carlito's Way: Rise to Power scare you?

No votes yet. Be the first.

Questions about Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power scary?: MyCinema has not rated Carlito's Way: Rise to Power for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Carlito's Way: Rise to Power in the US?: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power suitable for kids?: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.