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GoodFellas Review (1990) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 1990 ·

Answer Summary: Is GoodFellas worth watching?

GoodFellas (1990) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for GoodFellas?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 25m
Cast
Robert De Niro , Ray Liotta , Joe Pesci , Lorraine Bracco , Paul Sorvino , Frank Sivero , Tony Darrow , Mike Starr , Frank Vincent , Chuck Low
Streaming
YouTube TV
Language
English

Where to watch

  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch GoodFellas by country

Country Streaming on
Turkey Prime Video
United Kingdom Sky Cinema
United States YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.7/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is GoodFellas worth watching?

    Yes — GoodFellas earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #17 (8.7/10) — GoodFellas remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is GoodFellas about?

    The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.

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    GoodFellas (1990) Review

    Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas (1990) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    GoodFellas stills

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