The Carter (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, The Carter is a music and documentary film directed by Adam Bhala Lough, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.
Who’s in it. The Carter stars Lil Wayne as Himself, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Birdman as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Carter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Carter tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Carter (2009)?
- In GB, The Carter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Carter worth watching?
- The Carter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Carter?
- The Carter stars Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Birdman and Reginae Carter.
- When was The Carter released?
- The Carter was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.