Goodfellas

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Goodfellas

R

Released Sep 19, 1990

2h 26m

Crime

Drama

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Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood's organized crime branch; he ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.

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Critics Consensus

Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic -- and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese's career.

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

GoodFellas, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese, and directed by Scorsese, is the greatest film ever made about the sensual and monetary lure of crime, and the whole perversely brilliant movie comes into focus in a single, staggering shot.

Oct 18, 2023

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Like everything Scorsese makes, it is crisp and clean, with exciting cinematography and superior acting. Despite its length, it is fast-moving and gripping. I walked away emotionally drained from more than two hours of tension.

Oct 18, 2023

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Kathleen Murphy

Film Comment Magazine

We're taken in at our own risk, hooked on the film's speed, the power of its sights and sounds. Our nerve endings occasionally scream caveats... But we never doubt that a master at the top of his game is calling the shots.

Oct 18, 2023

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

All I take out of Goodfellas narratively is an unpleasant experience with unpleasant people, and that’s it ... I don’t like or care about any character.

Nov 21, 2024

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

Succinct filmmaking, satisfying performances and memorable dialogue assures Goodfellas position as a classic in the genre and Hollywood.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 14, 2024

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

Goodfellas excels in detailing the protagonist's journey within the mob, with narration that enriches rather than detracts. Despite a slower final act, it remains gripping.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 14, 2024

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Chasity chase

the movie is awesome loved it especially seeing it again in the theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/22

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FA S

CLASSIC That doesnt get old..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/22

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Tj G

It's a great film that encapsulates the essence of a classic mafia film. However, the film has some unnecessary scenes and the plot discombobulates towards the end. I recommend if you have short attention span, do not watch the film. At the end of the day, it's a Martin Scorcese classic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Byron H

4/4 One of the better American films ever made, it's all time status is warranted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Bryant C

One of the best gangster bio pics I've seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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Jon G

The best movie on the depiction of the mafia ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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James "Jimmy" Conway

Ray Liotta

Henry Hill

Joe Pesci

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Lorraine Bracco

Karen Hill

Paul Sorvino

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Synopsis

Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood's organized crime branch; he ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.6M
Runtime: 2h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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