GoodFellas (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1990, GoodFellas is a drama and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 145 minutes. “Three decades of life in the mafia.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. GoodFellas stars Ray Liotta as Henry Hill, Robert De Niro as James Conway, Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito and Lorraine Bracco as Karen Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, GoodFellas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $46.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch GoodFellas page.
If you liked it. Fans of GoodFellas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch GoodFellas (1990)?
- In US, GoodFellas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is GoodFellas worth watching?
- GoodFellas holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in GoodFellas?
- GoodFellas stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino.
- When was GoodFellas released?
- GoodFellas was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.