Official movie poster for The Godfather Part II (1974), a drama crime film

The Godfather Part II(1974)

The rise and fall of the Corleone empire.

8.6(14,297)3h 22m1974-12-20
DramaCrime

The Godfather Part II Synopsis

In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.

The Godfather Part II (1974) is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, released on December 20, 1974 with a runtime of 3h 22m. It stars Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Robert De Niro. Viewers rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 14,297 ratings.

Director:
Francis Ford Coppola
Writers:
Mario Puzo, Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
Producers:
Francis Ford Coppola
Cinematographer:
Gordon Willis
Composer:
Nino Rota
Production:
Paramount Pictures, The Coppola Company, American Zoetrope
Budget:
$13,000,000
Revenue:
$102,600,000
Status:
Released

The Godfather Part II (1974) Trailer

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The Godfather Part II Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Godfather Part II.

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50th Anniversary Franchise Trailer

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The Sit-Down: Vito’s First Power Move (Subtitled)

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"I Know It Was You, Fredo" - Full Scene

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Al Pacino & Robert De Niro Praise Francis Ford Coppola: "You Changed My Life"

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Quentin Tarantino on The Godfather Part II

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The Godfather Part II Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 8.6/10 from 14,297 ratings.

jkbbr549

This is by far the greatest movie of all time! Even better than the first Godfather!

Reviewed on April 21, 2015

Matthew Dixon

10/10

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 second film continues the story of Michael Carleone in the role of the Godfather, and also complements the family story with scenes of the…

Reviewed on July 30, 2019

CinemaSerf

7/10

Building 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 duplicitous "Hyman Roth" (Lee Strasberg) in Cuba; subject to betrayal, assassination attempts and fighting what may be a losing battle to keep…

Reviewed on April 4, 2022

drystyx

4/10

This 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 looking for a plot or story, forget it. There is none. It's a muddled mess. It appears that by the end, the chief mobster is in anguish over…

Reviewed on April 2, 2023

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The Godfather Part II – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Godfather Part II online?

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The Godfather Part II (1974) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Godfather Part II?

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The main cast of The Godfather Part II (1974) includes Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro and John Cazale. The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Godfather Part II released?

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The Godfather Part II was released on December 20, 1974 and runs for 3h 22m.

Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?

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The Godfather Part II (1974) holds an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 14,297 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Godfather Part II?

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