# GoodFellas (1990) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/goodfellas-1990/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 145 min |

## Quick answer

GoodFellas (1990) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #17 (8.7/10) — GoodFellas remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #17 (8.7/10) — GoodFellas remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Sivero, Tony Darrow, Mike Starr, Frank Vincent, Chuck Low

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is GoodFellas worth watching?**
GoodFellas holds a 86% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #17 (8.7/10) — GoodFellas remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is GoodFellas about?**
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.

**Who directed GoodFellas?**
GoodFellas (1990) was directed by Martin Scorsese.

**What is the Celluloid Score of GoodFellas?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 91%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8.7/10.

**Where can I watch GoodFellas?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the GoodFellas page for current options.

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