The Godfather Part II Review (1974) — 89% Celluloid Score
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 1974 ·
The Godfather Part II (1974) earns a 89% 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.
4-input transparent breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- Paramount+
- MGM+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Godfather Part II by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 9/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy
Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Yes — The Godfather Part II earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #4 (9/10) — The Godfather Part II 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 The Godfather Part II about?
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.
Watch the Trailer
Critic Reviews
The Godfather Part II (1974) Review
★★★★½
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II (1974) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
The Godfather Part II stills
Official production imagery supplied through TMDB, kept with the movie instead of split into a thin gallery page.
Images courtesy of TMDB. TMDB does not endorse or certify Celluloid.
Reader takes
No reader takes published yet — be the first helpful voice.
More Like This
Ranked by genre overlap and Celluloid Score — full movies like The Godfather Part II page.
