The Godfather, Part II

R

Released Dec 12, 1974

3h 20m

Crime

Drama

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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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Sams K

A mix of perfect elements. Coppola directs this masterpiece with style and elegance. Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is a tremendous character, the conspiracies, the thirst of blood and vengeance, his transformation in a brutal desperate boss who's losing everyone around him. The scene with the last hug with brother Fredo is absolutely brilliant. The gold touch is the flashbacks with De Niro as Vito, that show us how the American dream of this young man became a nightmare in the hands of their children especially one, Michael. Great absolutely brilliant. You must love this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Grant W

Better than the first one if you ask me. Great start to end and I can't think of a better character. The movie does such a great job of making Micheal a character that has a bunch of aura. also the story of veto is amazing after watching the first one for the first time I wanted more lore for veto then watching the second one gave me exacting what I asked for while making Micheal's story just as good if not better

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Sidney E

Almost as good as the first one!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/24

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Larry K

As good as the first one. Not sure if it's better, but still one of the best movies I've seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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Audience Member

robert de niro in this film might actually be the best acting performance in the cinema history

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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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

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - If History Has Taught Us Anything

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - It Was an Abortion

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - The Murder of Don Fanucci

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - You're Nothing to Me Now

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - Corleone Family Flashback

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The Godfather: Part II: Official Clip - Sicilian Revenge

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Coppola Company
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 12, 1974, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2012
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2012
Runtime: 3h 20m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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