Movie

Get Carter

“What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!”

★ 7.0(563)19711h 52m

Get Carter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mike Hodges
Release date: 1971-02-03
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Budget: $1,814,462
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

Get Carter — trailer

About Get Carter

Get Carter is a 1971 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Mike Hodges, starring Michael Caine, Ian Hendry and Britt Ekland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 563 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Get Carter in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.

Cast

Michael Caine

Jack Carter

Ian Hendry

Eric

Britt Ekland

Anna

John Osborne

Kinnear

Tony Beckley

Peter

George Sewell

Con

Geraldine Moffat

Glenda

Rosemarie Dunham

Edna

Petra Markham

Doreen

Alun Armstrong

Keith

Bryan Mosley

Cliff Brumby

Glynn Edwards

Albert Swift

Themes & keywords

pornographynorthern englandhitmanfuneralloss of loved onebrothergangsterbritish pubneo-noirmetrocolor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Get Carter in United States?+

In United States, Get Carter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Get Carter on Netflix?+

Get Carter is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Get Carter?+

Get Carter has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Get Carter?+

Get Carter stars Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland, John Osborne and Tony Beckley.

When did Get Carter come out?+

Get Carter is a 1971 movie directed by Mike Hodges.

What genre is Get Carter?+

Get Carter is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Get Carter?+

Get Carter was directed by Mike Hodges.