GoodFellas (1990)
A Brooklyn kid's rise through the Mafia is a relentless, gritty, and darkly satirical crime epic.
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
How intense is GoodFellas?
GoodFellas is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What GoodFellas feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyepicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream GoodFellas
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Is GoodFellas for you?
Is GoodFellas scary?
Only a little. GoodFellas has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is GoodFellas gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is GoodFellas sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is GoodFellas OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is GoodFellas?
GoodFellas runs 2h 25m.
Where can I stream GoodFellas?
GoodFellas is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does GoodFellas have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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