GoodFellas Review (1990) — 85% Celluloid Score
Directed by Martin Scorsese · 1990 ·
GoodFellas (1990) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Theatrical release 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 |
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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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Critic Reviews
GoodFellas (1990) Review
★★★★½
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.
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