The Godfather Part II Review (1974) — 89% Celluloid Score
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 1974 ·
Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Yes. The Godfather Part II (1974) earns an 89% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as द गॉडफ़ादर: पार्ट 2 El Padrino II Le Parrain, 2e partie Der Pate - Teil II O Poderoso Chefão: Parte II ゴッドファーザー PART II 대부 2 教父2
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
- Paramount+
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 | Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix, Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| United States | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
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
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Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Yes — The Godfather Part II earns an 89% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
IMDb Top 250 #4 (9/10) — The Godfather Part II remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Godfather Part II (1974) Review: The Rise and the Rot
★★★★½
The Godfather Part II sets young Vito Corleone's rise against Michael's cold grip on power, a colder, more ambitious sequel that rivals and deepens the 1972 original.
Yes. It is essential for anyone who loved The Godfather, though its length and chilly second half make it a film to plan for rather than start on a whim.
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The Godfather Part II: frequently asked questions
Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Yes. The Godfather Part II (1974) has a Celluloid Score of 89%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Godfather Part II?
In the United States, The Godfather Part II streams on Prime Video, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar in India; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Godfather Part II?
The Godfather Part II runs 3 hours 22 minutes (202 minutes).
What is The Godfather Part II rated?
The Godfather Part II is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 19 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Godfather Part II?
The Godfather Part II is directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale.
What is the Metascore for The Godfather Part II?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Godfather Part II is 86 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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