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The Godfather
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan.
8.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSpanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Godfather.
MoviHero lists March 14, 1972 as the release date for The Godfather. Francis Ford Coppola is the listed director. The listed cast includes Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 14, 1972
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime2h 55m
DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola
CastMarlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Godfather right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Godfather runs 2h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.7/10 from 23,899 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Godfather Review by Al Carlson The Godfather is a film considered by most to be one of the greatest ever made.”
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“While I'm writing this, The Godfather is still beloved by people who love it simply because they are told they have to love it.”
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“When you get a story written quite this magnificently it would take an extreme amateur to screw it up - and Francis Ford Coppola is…”
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“The best movie ever... A masterpiece by the young and talented Francis Ford Coppola, about a Mob family and their drama, the story telling is…”
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“The Godfather (1972), directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece that redefined storytelling in film.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I spent my life trying not to be careless. Women and children can be careless, but not men.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherConnie Corleone RizziConnie Corleone Rizzi runs from The Godfather to The Godfather Part III with Talia Shire carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherMichael CorleoneMichael Corleone runs from The Godfather to The Godfather Part III with Al Pacino carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherKay AdamsKay Adams runs from The Godfather to The Godfather Part III with Diane Keaton carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherTom HagenTom Hagen runs from The Godfather to The Godfather Part II with Robert Duvall carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherDon Vito CorleoneDon Vito Corleone appears in The Godfather (1972).Open character guide otherClemenzaClemenza appears in The Godfather (1972).Open character guide otherSonny CorleoneSonny Corleone appears in The Godfather (1972).Open character guide
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