The Godfather, Part II

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The Godfather, Part II

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Released Dec 12, 1974

3h 22m

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

The New Yorker

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

Mar 8, 2022

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

Pacino’s performance is like that of a simmering volcano, powerful through what is being withheld from the audience.

Jan 11, 2025

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

"Godfather II" ties all its elements together into a nuanced yet epic vision of an American family and how its downfall parallels that of America itself in the first half of the 20th century.

Rated: A+

Nov 26, 2024

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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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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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Audience Member

Absolute masterpiece just like first one we can see Vito Corleone youth and his journey to becoming mafia boss, Michael trying to expand his domination and bussines definitly must watch film for all fans on classic movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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paul o

Perhaps the best film ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Pip S

After the huge success of the first movie, The Godfather 2 is also one of the best movies ever made. Of the films that reach perfection.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Liam C

Great watch and in my opinion the best of the bunch for The Godfather series. Rich story enabling you to rewatch the film many times and come out having picked up something new. Acting from all involved flawless. Solid gangster/mafia film and a must see for any fans of the genre.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Greg D

Perfection Part 2! Incredible story, acted by numerous legends at the top of their game.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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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

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

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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 22m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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