Carlos (2010)
Kernel Score: 75% · 233 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, History
Released: 2010-07-07
Runtime: 339 minutes
Overview
The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the French police.
Carlos parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Carlos is an unrated crime drama about a real-life terrorist and includes violence tied to terrorism.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts terrorism, a hostage situation, car bombs, and armed violence based on a real revolutionary's life.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Olivier Assayas
Cast
- Edgar Ramírez as Ilich Ramírez Sánchez ('Carlos')
- Alexander Scheer as Johannes Weinrich
- Nora Waldstätten as Magdalena Kopp
- Talal Jurdi as Kamal al-Issawi ('Ali')
- Christoph Bach as Hans-Joachim Klein ('Angie')
- Julia Hummer as Gabriele Kröcher-Tiedemann ('Nada')
- Ahmad Kaabour as Wadie Haddad
- Fadi Abi Samra as Michel Moukharbel
- Rodney El Haddad as Anis Naccache ('Khalid')
- Antoine Balabane as Général al-Khouly
Carlos FAQ
Is Carlos good?
Carlos has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 233 audience ratings.
Is Carlos OK for kids?
Carlos is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Carlos is an unrated crime drama about a real-life terrorist and includes violence tied to terrorism.
What movies are like Carlos?
If you liked Carlos, try White Heat, In Cold Blood, Munich and Hard Hit.