The Godfather (1972)
A crime family saga unfolds with measured, gritty suspense, building an epic and melancholy atmosphere.
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
How intense is The Godfather?
The Godfather is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Godfather feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Godfather
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Is The Godfather for you?
Is The Godfather scary?
Only a little. The Godfather has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Godfather gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Godfather sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Godfather 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 The Godfather?
The Godfather runs 2h 55m.
Where can I stream The Godfather?
The Godfather is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does The Godfather have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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