Godfather of Harlem (2019)
A crime boss reclaims his Harlem empire from the Italian mob in this gritty, measured drama.
Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.
How intense is Godfather of Harlem?
Godfather of Harlem has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Godfather of Harlem feels like
- Tone
- grittytenseatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Godfather of Harlem
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Godfather of Harlem scary?
No. Godfather of Harlem is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Godfather of Harlem gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Godfather of Harlem sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Godfather of Harlem OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Godfather of Harlem?
Godfather of Harlem is streaming on Hulu, MGM+ and The Roku Channel.
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