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GoodFellas Review (1990) — 86% Celluloid Score

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 1990 ·

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Answer Summary: Is GoodFellas worth watching?

GoodFellas (1990) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for GoodFellas?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

89% Critic Score
91% Audience
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 25m
Cast
Robert De Niro , Ray Liotta , Joe Pesci , Lorraine Bracco , Paul Sorvino , Frank Sivero , Tony Darrow , Mike Starr , Frank Vincent , Chuck Low

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (89%).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.7/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is GoodFellas worth watching?

    Yes — GoodFellas earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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    GoodFellas (1990) Review

    Martin Scorsese's GoodFellas (1990) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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