The Godfather Part II (1974)
Kernel Score: 93% · 13,654 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 1974-12-20
Runtime: 202 minutes
Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Must-watch. A sequel that rivals the original, cutting between young Vito's rise and Michael's slide into cold control. It's long but richly acted, and its main theme of power's cost lands hard.
Watch it if you
- love slow, serious drama
- want a landmark crime epic
- enjoy great acting
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first film
- dislike long films
Best for: Long film night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Godfather Part II
- Stream: Prime Video, Paramount+
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
The Godfather Part II parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated crime epic depicts mafia murder, betrayal and revenge as a family descends into moral corruption.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Organized-crime storyline with murders, executions and violent betrayal.
- Language: Moderate — R-rated crime drama with strong language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Godfather (1972) — 96%: The original, which you should see first
- The Godfather Part III (1990) — 84%: The final chapter
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — 91%: Sprawling gangster epic
- GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: Fast, vivid gangster story
- Apocalypse Now (1979) — 91%: Coppola's other epic about power and madness
- The Conversation (1974) — 87%: Coppola's quiet, tense thriller
Director
Cast
- Al Pacino as Don Michael Corleone
- Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen
- Diane Keaton as Kay Corleone
- Robert De Niro as Vito Corleone
- John Cazale as Frederico 'Fredo' Corleone
- Talia Shire as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
- Lee Strasberg as Hyman Roth
- Michael V. Gazzo as Frank Pentangeli
- G.D. Spradlin as Senator Pat Geary
- Richard Bright as Al Neri
The Godfather Part II FAQ
Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
Must-watch. A sequel that rivals the original, cutting between young Vito's rise and Michael's slide into cold control. It's long but richly acted, and its main theme of power's cost lands hard.
Where can I watch The Godfather Part II?
In the US you can stream The Godfather Part II on Prime Video and Paramount+ and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is The Godfather Part II OK for kids?
The Godfather Part II is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated crime epic depicts mafia murder, betrayal and revenge as a family descends into moral corruption.
What movies are like The Godfather Part II?
If you liked The Godfather Part II, try The Godfather, The Godfather Part III, Once Upon a Time in America and GoodFellas.