Carlos (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Carlos is a 2010 biographical thriller directed by Olivier Assayas. It runs 5 hours 25 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 5h 25m (325 min)
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Original language
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French - Studio
- IFC Films
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carlos About?
The premise of Carlos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows the transformation of Venezuelan Marxist Ilich Ramirez Sanchez into the infamous "Carlos the Jackal." He becomes a notorious operative, orchestrating daring operations across Europe, including the brazen kidnapping of OPEC oil ministers. As his reputation as a ruthless mercenary grows, he serves as a hired gun for various nations and organizations, leaving a trail of violence and intrigue on the world stage. His actions spark international attention and a global manhunt.
Carlos Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- war story
- terrorist
- latin american marxist
- terrorist threat
- international
- latin american terrorist
- revolutionary
- terrorism
- true crime
- multiple languages
- syria
- lebanon
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- palestinian conflict
- eclipse
- austria
- south yemen
- palestine
- israel
- israel palestinian
- hostage
- sex in bed
- reference to karl marx
- reference to che guevara
- frankfurt germany
- bus
- train
- jeep
- algerian
- doctor
- journalist
- shot in the face
- eiffel tower paris
- airplane
- shot to death
- shot in the head
- shot in the back
- iraq
- reference to saddam hussein
- tripoli
- reference to muammar gaddafi
- liebana
- east germany
- photography
- stasi
- egypt
- lebanese civil war
- oral sex
- marxism
- based on real person
- budapest hungary
The Director of Carlos
Directed by Olivier Assayas.
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Director Olivier Assayas
More from Olivier Assayas
More films directed by Olivier Assayas, best-rated first: Summer Hours, Clouds of Sils Maria, Irma Vep and Les Destinées.
Carlos Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Carlos 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 94 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Carlos Plot Summary
What happens in Carlos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Part one of the mini-series unfolds the story of Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, a Venezuelan exile who has allied himself with the Palestinians in Jordan. In 1973, he orchestrates a series of attacks in London before relocating to Paris, where he is appointed to head the European branch of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) under the direction of Michel Moukharbal, known by his alias, André. ”* As he takes charge, he meticulously plans various operations, highlighted by a dramatic hostage-taking at the French Embassy in The Hague orchestrated by Japanese Red Army militants. However, when André is arrested, the French domestic intelligence service, the DST, grows increasingly suspicious of Ilich’s movements.
Full summary
The whole story of Carlos, scene by scene
Carlos Box Office & Budget
Carlos grossed $1.1 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 6% of what it cost. $145,526 came from the US and Canada and $913,843 (86%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
6% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $145.5K
- International
- $913.8K
- Budget
- $18M
Carlos Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Carlos.
How Well Do You Know Carlos?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What alias does Ilich Ramírez Sánchez adopt during his career?
Carlos Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Carlos the Jackal” and “卡洛斯”.
- Also known as
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- Carlos the Jackal
- 卡洛斯
- Carlos, le film
- 카를로스
- Carlos - Der Schakal
- קרלוס
- Карлос Чакала
- Carlos, o Chacal
- Карлос
- Karlosas
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Movies Like Carlos
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Carlos el terrorista, Carlos contra el mundo and The Jackal.
Carlos FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Carlos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carlos?
Carlos runs 5 hours 25 minutes (325 minutes).
When was Carlos released?
Carlos was released on October 15, 2010.
Who directed Carlos?
Carlos was directed by Olivier Assayas.
More films by Olivier Assayas How much did Carlos make at the box office?
Carlos grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($145,526 domestic, $913,843 international) on a budget of $18 million.
How is Carlos rated?
Carlos has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Carlos have a post-credit scene?
No. Carlos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Carlos in?
The original language of Carlos is French.
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