Quick Info
- Year
- 1972
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Duration
- 175 min
- Language
- English
- Country
- USA
- Budget
- $6M
- Box Office
- $246M
External Ratings
IMDb9.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes97%
🎯 Metacritic100
📺 Where to Watch
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The Godfather
Our Rating
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Overview
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. A masterpiece of American cinema exploring themes of power, family, and loyalty.
Rating Breakdown
Story
9.8
Acting
10
Direction
9.9
Cinematography
9.5
Music
9.8
✓Pros
- Marlon Brando's legendary performance
- Unparalleled screenplay
- Precise and masterful direction
- Timeless score
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires high concentration
