The Godfather, Part II

Released Dec 12, 1974

3h 20m

Crime

Drama

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250,000+ Ratings

The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.

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Critics Consensus

Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

The storytelling is leisurely and masterful; Coppola at the very peak of his powers.

Dec 29, 2023

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

The Godfather films have set home-video standards for decades, and that trend continues with Paramounts astonishing 4K restorations.

Mar 18, 2022

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

It’s an epic vision of the corruption of America.

Mar 8, 2022

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Montezuma

Bay Area Reporter

If you like your drama on a low-key level with excellent acting all around, then Godfather II is where it's at. I wasn't a great fan of the original but this sequel succeeds in unraveling the saga of a simple Mafia family.

Jun 27, 2023

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Through a compelling dual character study, the sequel explores the intertwined yet distinct paths of its protagonists. The result is a breathtaking display of filmmaking leaving us in awe of its expansive scope, attention to detail, and sheer perfection.

Jun 8, 2023

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

The finest example of when a sequel is superior to its predecessor. The Godfather Part II is one of the best films of all-time. A masterpiece. It's that simple. Full review in Spanish

Rated: 5/5

Apr 27, 2022

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Marissa Q

The movie was fantastic. I have seen it numerous times at home on the small screen but to see it on a huge screen in a theater is how a movie is meant to be seen! Great experience. Only one complaint: the server was HORRIBLE! It took him 30 minutes into the movie to bring my husband his drink and popcorn. and this was after a number of times stopping him and asking him about this order. Others came later than I did and placed their orders while in the theater. My husband and I placed our orders when we showed our QR code. The server was snarky, horrible, unhelpful and deliberately holding up our order as other late movie goers were receiving their orders before ours.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/01/23

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Jack G

One of the few movies where part two was just as good as the first

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Wyatt E

The second greatest mafia movie of all time, and one of the greatest sequels ever made

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Michael R

Masterpiece of a movie. In my top 6 movies of all time. Better than the original which was a great too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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Ryan B

Could be the best movie of all time? I personally go with the first one mainly for Marlon Brando playing one of the best roles. All time classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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Jesse J

Most sequels fall short but this one is definitely the exception. A masterclass performance by Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. Characters, story and acting are all a 5/5. One of the greatest movies ever made alongside its predecessor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Francis Ford Coppola

Director

Al Pacino

Michael Corleone

Robert Duvall

Tom Hagen

Diane Keaton

Kay Corleone

Robert De Niro

Vito Corleone

John Cazale

Federico "Fredo" Corleone

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - Fredo's Death