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The Godfather: Part II

(1974, Rated R, Drama, Starring Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Al Pacino)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Part II is brilliant, but not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    While the importance of family is a central theme, this is a story about the mafia family, people who seem to be above the law and justice. The only justice in this film is mob justice which means they lie, cheat and kill on their quest to amass their fortunes and build their empires.
  • Violence:

    A lot of murders, graphic violence. Shootings, strangulations, stabbings. There is an almost constant threat of violence.
  • Sex:

    Implied sex, references to male genitalia.
  • Language:

    Occasional foul language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    casual drinking and smoking, a few drunk people here and there.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Godfather: Part II

Parents need to know that while this is a cinematic masterpiece, the themes and events of this film is not suitable for young teens. Graphic violence in this film is interspersed with long discussions about mafia strategy and the organization of the family. In the opening scene, a mother begs the local don to spare her only son's life at her husband's funeral. The son is shot soon after.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the kinds of decisions Michael Corlenone could have made to avoid becoming involved in the Mafia. Does the film provide an accurate portrayal of Italians in America? How might an Italian American view the film? Does it promote cultural stereotypes?

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Not as violent as the first film, a bit more swearing, is about a half hour longer. Should be fine for ages 11 and up

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Nearly as Good as Part 1!

    Excellent piece of filmmaking. Has very graphic violence, but it is excellent all the same. anyone over 12 who wants to see should. This is the 2nd best movie ever. (beaten out only by the first)

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great movie, but shouldn't be a worry to parents

    honestly, while this is a mob movie its not about violence. Thats not to say there isn't any, but if your kid has seen any episode of 24 they can handle it. This is a masterpiece everyone should hav the chance to watch

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This Rules!

    THIS IS VIOLENT, SEXIST, AND GORY

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome Movie

    Everybody should see this movie. It's one of the only good sequils out there. If it were made today, it would be a PG-13 because there is almost no sex, almost no language, and the drugs are only in your mind. The only thing is the violence.

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