The Godfather Part II
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Crime · Drama · 202 min · 1974
Trailer
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
N/A
Release
18 Dec 1974
Runtime
202 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Full Plot
The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Cast & Characters
Michael Corleone
Al Pacino
Vito Corleone
Robert De Niro
Tom Hagen
Robert Duvall
Kay Adams-Corleone
Diane Keaton
young Vito Corleone
Oreste Baldini
Fredo Corleone
John Cazale
Connie Corleone
Talia Shire
Hyman Roth
Lee Strasberg
young Hyman Roth
John Megna
Frank Pentangeli
Michael V. Gazzo
Senator Pat Geary
G. D. Spradlin
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $13.0M, The Godfather Part II has grossed $102.6M worldwide — about 7.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The Godfather Part II is part of TMDb's "The Godfather Collection."
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Francis Ford Coppola has directed 3 films in our catalog, including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The Godfather Part II
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Did You Know that Francis Ford Coppola started writing the script for the sequel before The Godfather was even released?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Coppola's idea for the sequel would juxtapose the ascension of the family under Vito Corleone with the decline of the family under his son Michael?
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Critical Assessment
The Godfather Part II holds 9.0/10 on IMDb (1,492,120 votes), 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 31, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (9.0/10 on IMDb (1,492,120 votes), 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Godfather Part II's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Godfather Part II holds a 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Godfather Part II's IMDb rating?+
The Godfather Part II has a 9.0/10 rating on IMDb from 1,492,120 votes.
What is The Godfather Part II's Metacritic score?+
The Godfather Part II has a Metascore of 90/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Godfather Part II good? What are critics saying?+
The Godfather Part II holds 9.0/10 on IMDb (1,492,120 votes), 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Godfather Part II?+
The Godfather Part II has a runtime of 202 min.
Who directed The Godfather Part II?+
The Godfather Part II was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Where can I watch The Godfather Part II?+
The Godfather Part II is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Godfather Part II" was overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers praising its thought-provoking and nuanced portrayal of the mafia world. The film's slower pace and more introspective tone were seen as a deliberate choice by director Francis Ford Coppola, allowing for a deeper exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and morality.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
This is by far the greatest movie of all time! Even better than the first Godfather!
Worthy sequel to the first movie. In something more meditative and unhurried, in something more philosophically meaningful than its legendary predecessor. Backstage games and backstage talks replaced the dramatic mood swings of the main characters and the exchange of fire. The se…
Matthew Dixon · 10/10Building on the first volume, this self-adaptation by writer Mario Puzo and director Francis Ford Coppola develops the story of the new Don - "Michael" (Al Pacino). His attempts to expand, and to a certain extent legitimise, the family businesses see him associating with the dupl…
CinemaSerf · 7/10This Hollywood style formula movie about mobsters isn't as pathetic as the first or third one, simply because it is too dull and poorly directed to stay awake through. It's basically just a bunch of scenes of people "talking tough" or getting killed, with no point. If you're look…
drystyx · 4/10
