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The Godfather Part II

1974·Movie
3h 22min·R
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, stunning style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Narrative Structure10

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing10
  • Music Composition9

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The rise and fall of the Corleone empire.

In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Epic Crime SagaParallel StorytellingMoral Decay & CorruptionImmigrant ExperienceTragic Family LegacyCinematic MasterpieceHistorical DramaPsychological PortraitOperatic ScopeNihilistic Conclusion

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Where can I stream The Godfather Part II legally?

The Godfather Part II is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Godfather Part II rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Godfather Part II?

3 h 22 min

The Godfather Part II runs 3 h 22 min.

Is The Godfather Part II based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Godfather Part II?

Critics93
Audiences93

Yes. Critics average 93 and audiences 93 out of 100, so both groups see The Godfather Part II much the same way.

Was The Godfather Part II a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$103 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $103 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is The Godfather Part II in?

EnglishItalianLatinSpanish

It was made in English, with some Italian, Latin, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Godfather Part II?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Godfather Part II in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Godfather Part II use?

Villainous BreakdownWhat Did I Do Last Night?Nervous WreckArtistic License – AwardsCall-ForwardMalicious MisnamingFive-Second ForeshadowingWham LineBig Bad WannabePretty in MinkDarker and EdgierAnd This Is for...and 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 storytelling tropes for The Godfather Part II, including Villainous Breakdown, What Did I Do Last Night?, Nervous Wreck.