GoodFellas
The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.
Directed by Martin Scorsese · Biography · Crime · Drama · 145 min · 1990
Trailer
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Warner Bros.{{Cite web / url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/55206 / title=Goodfellas (1990) / website=American Film Institute / url-status=live / archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124115030/https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/55206 / archive-date=January 24, 2020 / access-date=May 23, 2023 / Irwin Winkler Productions
Release
21 Sep 1990
Runtime
145 min
Genres
Biography, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Henry Hill recounts his life in the mob, from his teenage years to his eventual downfall. Immersed in organized crime, he experiences wealth, power, and violence alongside friends Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. The film blends crime, drama, and dark humor, exploring loyalty, ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of criminal life. Themes of family, morality, and the fleeting nature of power underpin the story.
Cast & Characters
James "Jimmy" Conway
Robert De Niro
Henry Hill
Ray Liotta
Tommy DeVito
Joe Pesci
Young Henry
Christopher Serrone
Young Tommy
Joseph D'Onofrio
Karen Hill
Lorraine Bracco
Paulie Cicero
Paul Sorvino
Frankie Carbone
Frank Sivero
Sonny Bunz
Tony Darrow
Frenchy
Mike Starr
Billy Batts
Frank Vincent
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $25.0M, GoodFellas has grossed $47.1M worldwide — about 1.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Martin Scorsese has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Taxi Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Robert De Niro appears in 9 films in our catalog, including Joker, Taxi Driver.
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Did You Know that GoodFellas is based on New York crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi's book Wiseguy?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Martin Scorsese did not intend to make another Mafia film, but was drawn to Pileggi's book after reading a review while working on The Color of Money in 1986.
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Did You Know that the film was shot on location in several places, including Queens, Upstate New York, New Jersey, and parts of Long Island during spring and summer 1989?
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Did You Know that Joe Pesci improvised many of his lines, including a famous scene where he shoots at the camera?
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Critical Assessment
GoodFellas holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (1,388,009 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.7/10 on IMDb (1,388,009 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GoodFellas's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
GoodFellas holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is GoodFellas's IMDb rating?+
GoodFellas has a 8.7/10 rating on IMDb from 1,388,009 votes.
What is GoodFellas's Metacritic score?+
GoodFellas has a Metascore of 92/100 on Metacritic.
Is GoodFellas good? What are critics saying?+
GoodFellas holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (1,388,009 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92/100 on Metacritic.
How long is GoodFellas?+
GoodFellas has a runtime of 145 min.
Who directed GoodFellas?+
GoodFellas was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Where can I watch GoodFellas?+
GoodFellas is available to stream, rent, or buy on Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers praise Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" for its raw, unflinching look into organized crime. The film is described as a masterpiece with standout performances from Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci. Many consider it one of the best gangster movies ever made.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
In a world that's powered by violence, on the streets where the violent have power, a new generation carries on an old tradition. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas is without question one of the finest gangster movies ever made, a benchmark even. It’s that rare occasion for a genre fi…
John Chard · 9/10Martin Scorsese (director) always loves details in crime films, but he is not primarily interested in the crime itself. That is why his films are always produced with details that you may see as unimportant to you, especially if you want to see the movie for the purpose of seeing…
Andre Wilfred Sanders · 7/10Ray Liotta is superb here as "Henry Hill", a man whom ever since he was young has been captivated by the mob. He starts off as a runner and before too long has ingratiated himself with the local fraternity lead by "Paulie" (Paul Sorvino) and is best mates with fellow hoods, the e…
CinemaSerf · 7/10A really good film. i loved it!
The Goodfellas is an absolute masterpiece in every sense. Martin Scorsese delivers a raw, unflinching look into the world of organized crime that’s as captivating as it is brutal. Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci shine, each bringing unforgettable depth and intensity to…
I enjoyed the film. Especially the character of Joe Pesci and Robert DeNiro. Great Film!!
Martin Scorsese was at his best when he made GoodFellas. It received five Oscar nominations and a winner for Best Supporting Actor for Joe Pesci. It's speechless for how great this movie was and it still is. GoodFellas is a fantastic crime drama and it's impeccably done throughou…
JackthePGL · 10/10The film pulsates with a raw, kinetic energy that few crime dramas ever capture and even fewer sustain. From the slick suits and the endless slang to the sense of dangerous privilege, the world at the centre of the story is seductive, loud and chaotic. But beneath that surface gl…
"Goodfellas" really only takes a small ration of incidents from Henry Hill's life of crime and proceeds to weave the story from this. What unfolds is an absolutely compelling film which is a superior motion picture on every level that paints a quite frankly deeply unappetising po…
kevin2019 · 10/10
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Who still watches this movie in 2021😁✌🏾
@ctp1469 · 36 likesI want 1990s back
@TheJonmag1203 · 39 likesone of the best gangsta movie all time !
@dwighthueter5959 · 28 likesDe Niro at his best as usual
@sandeepbhandari6212 · 7 likesRip ray liota and paul saurvino
@tavishkoul5036 · 3 likesThat Layla piano exit always scared me
@damiandadmn · 1 likeswheres this movie taking place?
@Methamfetameen · 2 likesRIP Ray Lollita and the actor who played Tony.
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