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The Godfather

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 1972

Quick Verdict

The Godfather (1972) has a 96% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

96%
Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

Averaged from 5 sources

98% Critic Score
98% Audience
100 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.5
9.2 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 55m

Is The Godfather worth watching?

Yes — The Godfather earns a 96% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Critics Consensus

An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Godfather about?

The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son Michael Corleone in 1940s New York.

Critic Reviews

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