The Godfather

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250,000+ Ratings

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.

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One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

This magnificent multigenerational mafia drama represents a benchmark not just in crime movies but in American cinema as a whole.

Aug 16, 2023

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Steven D. Greydanus

Catholic World Report

Now half a century old, Francis Ford Coppola's revered New Hollywood masterpiece has one of the best-known final shots in film history - but it almost had a much more Catholic ending.

Apr 8, 2022

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Jason Bailey

The Playlist

Skepticism of American exceptionalism is far more commonplace now than it was when The Godfather was first released. But the fragility of the American Dream was revealing itself as the illusion it had always truly been.

Mar 19, 2022

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

The Godfather works like a masterfully conducted orchestra, whose immaculate symphony is a meticulously crafted and extraordinarily integral thread in the fabric of cinema history.

Jun 8, 2023

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

... Villains and criminals that fulfill the American dream with complete disregard for the American way. A contradiction that engenders gods. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 24, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A cultural milestone.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 26, 2022

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Arlene B It was so worth seeing The Godfather on the big screen. Obviously, this is a 5 Star movie. If you have never seen it, or it has been years since you have seen it, if it is ever playing in a theater near you, you should definitely see it in a theater. I was hoping to see that The Godfather Part 2 would also be shown in theaters, but so far it doesn't look like it is on the schedule. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review David S Fantastic Restoration by Paramount!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Scott Need to see in theatres Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/22 Full Review Manny V Classic, Greatest mafia movie of all time Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/22 Full Review AL A cinematic masterpiece. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/22 Full Review Noah B As classic as you can get! Never go against the family Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Francis Ford Coppola Director Marlon Brando Don Vito Corleone Al Pacino Michael Corleone James Caan Santino "Sonny" Corleone Richard S. Castellano Pete Clemenza Robert Duvall Tom Hagen

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