The Godfather Part II

Name: The Godfather Part II
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1974-12-20
Rating: 8.8

December 20, 1974· 3h 22m

Drama Crime

Directed by

Francis Ford Coppola

Cast

Al Pacino Robert Duvall Diane Keaton Robert De Niro John Cazale Talia Shire +80 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.8

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.8

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

4 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Michael alone with his thoughts

9.6at 3h 15m

Lowest Moment

Political maneuvering gets heavy

6.2at 50m

Biggest Swing

The film dips during heavy political exposition but soars during key dramatic moments like Michael's discovery of Fredo's betrayal and the final sequences

The Godfather Part II maintains exceptional quality throughout most of its runtime, with particular peaks during emotional character moments and the parallel Vito storyline. While some reviewers found certain political sequences slower-paced, the film builds to a devastating and critically acclaimed conclusion that cements its reputation as a masterpiece.

4 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb