# The Godfather (1972) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-godfather-1972/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 95% |
| Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 98% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 100/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 9.2/10 |
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 175 min |
| Major awards | 3 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Godfather (1972) earns a 95% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic. Metascore 100/100. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

## Celluloid verdict

An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic.

## Synopsis

The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son Michael Corleone in 1940s New York.

## Cast

Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan

## Accolades

- Won Best Picture — Academy Awards 1973
- Won Best Actor — Academy Awards 1973
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay — Academy Awards 1973
- Nominated for Best Director — Academy Awards 1973

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+
the United States: fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+
the United Kingdom: Prime Video, Paramount+
Indonesia: HBO Max
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: TV+
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the Philippines: HBO Max
Malaysia: HBO Max
Thailand: HBO Max
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Godfather worth watching?**
The Godfather holds a 95% Celluloid Score. An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic.

**What is The Godfather about?**
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son Michael Corleone in 1940s New York.

**Who directed The Godfather?**
The Godfather (1972) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Godfather?**
95% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (98/100), Metascore (100/100), Letterboxd (4.5/5), and IMDb (9.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The Godfather win?**
The Godfather won Best Picture (Academy Awards 1973), Best Actor (Academy Awards 1973), Best Adapted Screenplay (Academy Awards 1973), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch The Godfather?**
The Godfather is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+; on fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+ in the United States; on Prime Video, Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; on HBO Max in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on TV+ in Turkey; on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on HBO Max in the Philippines; on HBO Max in Malaysia; on HBO Max in Thailand; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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