# The Godfather (1972) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-godfather-1972/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 96% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 98% |
| Metascore | 100/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 9.2/10 |
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 175 min |

## Quick answer

The Godfather (1972) earns a 96% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic. Metascore 100/100. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

## Critics consensus

An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic.

## Synopsis

The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son Michael Corleone in 1940s New York.

## Cast

Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Godfather worth watching?**
The Godfather holds a 96% Celluloid Score. An offer you cannot refuse — Francis Ford Coppola's saga remains the definitive American crime epic.

**What is The Godfather about?**
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son Michael Corleone in 1940s New York.

**Who directed The Godfather?**
The Godfather (1972) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Godfather?**
96% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 98%, Metascore 100/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 9.2/10.

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

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