The Godfather

Name: The Godfather
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1972-03-14
Duration: 175 min

1972 · Movie · R · 175 min

★ 8.7(23,926)unSUB Rating

DramaCrime

Spanning 1945 to 1955, this family saga follows an Italian-American crime family after its patriarch barely survives an attempt on his life. His youngest son steps in to handle the would-be killers, igniting a campaign of bloody revenge and shifting the family’s future.

Based on The Godfather

Also known as The Godfather The Coppola Restoration

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Details

Years: 1972
Release date: 1972-03-14
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 175 min
TMDB rating (input): 8.7/10 (23,926 votes)
Box office: $270,007,394
Budget: $7,000,000

About

You’ll likely enjoy this classic crime drama if you want a sweeping family-centered saga of loyalty, power, and revenge, with legendary performances and iconic music; Not for you if you dislike slow-burning mob stories like The Sopranos or Apocalypse Now.

Pros: acclaimed crime family saga; standout dramatic performances; memorable music | Cons: slow pace at times; dialogue hard to hear