DCSIMG
 
 

Get Carter (2000)

Get Carter (2000)
Member Rating:  
A man who has made murder his business is thrown into the underbelly of an unfamiliar criminal world in this thriller. Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone) is a ruthless hired killer whose bloody career in Los Angeles has driven a wedge between himself and his family in the Northwest. When he learns that his brother has died, he flies back to Seattle, hoping to pay his respects and reconnect with his relatives. At the funeral, his brother's wife, Gloria (Miranda Richardson), and her daughter, Doreen (Rachael Leigh Cook), are wary of Jack's attempts to reach out to them, but when he learns that his brother's death was no accident, Jack forms an uneasy alliance with Doreen to find the killers and deal out his own brand of justice. Get Carter is based on the novel Jack's Return Home by Ted Lewis, which was previously filmed in 1971 with Michael Caine as the gangster seeking revenge. Caine also appears in this remake as Cliff, the boss of Jack's late brother; Mickey Rourke, Alan Cumming, and Gretchen Mol also highlight the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

 Read More


Starring:
Sylvester StalloneMiranda Richardson, (more)
Director(s):
Stephen Kay
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
View All Versions to rent and buy
 
 
 
 

Synopsis of Get Carter

A man who has made murder his business is thrown into the underbelly of an unfamiliar criminal world in this thriller. Jack Carter (Sylvester Stallone) is a ruthless hired killer whose bloody career in Los Angeles has driven a wedge between himself and his family in the Northwest. When he learns that his brother has died, he flies back to Seattle, hoping to pay his respects and reconnect with his relatives. At the funeral, his brother's wife, Gloria (Miranda Richardson), and her daughter, Doreen (Rachael Leigh Cook), are wary of Jack's attempts to reach out to them, but when he learns that his brother's death was no accident, Jack forms an uneasy alliance with Doreen to find the killers and deal out his own brand of justice. Get Carter is based on the novel Jack's Return Home by Ted Lewis, which was previously filmed in 1971 with Michael Caine as the gangster seeking revenge. Caine also appears in this remake as Cliff, the boss of Jack's late brother; Mickey Rourke, Alan Cumming, and Gretchen Mol also highlight the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

Complete Cast of Get Carter


Director(s):
Stephen Kay
Writer(s):
David McKenna
Producer(s):
Elie SamahaNeil CantonMark Canton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Substance Abuse, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Looking for special editions of Get Carter?
See All Versions
Subtitles:
Check All Versions
Closed Captioning:
Check All Versions
 
 
 
 

BY MAIL

 
BuyPreviously Viewed   $2.39
(disc only) 

New  $5.99
 

IN-STORE

 

ON DEMAND

Blockbuster Instant Video

Watch thousands of movies instantly on your TV, tablet, mobile phone or computer with no monthly subscription. You pay only for what you watch.
 

What's Your Take?

Add to FavoritesIn Favorites  |  Share:     Email to a friendShare on FacebookShare on Twitter
    YOUR REVIEW
    WRITE A REVIEW
     
    1000 
     
    Member Reviews
     
    Nikola V.

    This movie was Stallone's comeback movie and all though it did not live up to what was expected, it was entertaining. Mickey Rourke also shows up in this movie and plays a good part. I reccomend this movie as a one time type movie to say you've seen it but don't expect to impressed.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Erik W.

    I dunno what everybody's whining about... This movie isn't so... Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z....

    Yes   |   No

     
    Joe P.

    Which is better, the 1971 version or this one? The earlier one was slower, more easily understood. This one is more a Coen-like whizbanger. The relationship between Stallone's character and Cook's was contrived and I guess was added to show what a really swell guy and all-around human being Carter was, ya know, at least, like, potentially. I like this kind of movie, tough guy against the world. I can see that several folks don't. Poor Anthony.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Read All 5 Reviews