The Godfather Part II (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 1974, The Godfather Part II is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 202 minutes. “The rise and fall of the Corleone empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Godfather Part II stars Al Pacino as Don Michael Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, Diane Keaton as Kay Corleone and Robert De Niro as Vito Corleone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, The Godfather Part II sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $102.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Godfather Part II page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Godfather Part II tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Godfather Part II (1974)?
- In US, The Godfather Part II is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Godfather Part II worth watching?
- The Godfather Part II holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Godfather Part II?
- The Godfather Part II stars Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro and John Cazale.
- When was The Godfather Part II released?
- The Godfather Part II was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 202 minutes.