Movie

GoodFellas

1990 • R

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The film does not include notable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.

Language

heavy — There is frequent use of strong profanity throughout the film including multiple uses of the f-word and other coarse language. The dialogue is raw and reflective of the criminal underworld.

Mature Themes

heavy — GoodFellas explores heavy mature themes including organized crime, murder, betrayal, addiction, and the moral ambiguities of loyalty and family within a violent criminal world.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The movie contains disturbing and intense moments linked to fear, intimidation, and life-or-death situations, but no supernatural horror or jump scares. The psychological tension and threat can be unsettling.

Sexual Content & Nudity

moderate — The movie includes some sexual situations and partial nudity, mostly brief and implied, related to adult relationships. There are no explicit sex scenes but mature sexual themes are present.

Substance Use

heavy — Drug and alcohol use are pervasive throughout the film and often portrayed as part of the gangster lifestyle. There are instances of drug dealing and heavy drinking shown on screen.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains frequent graphic and realistic violence including shootings, beatings, and murders that are central to the story. Scenes often show injury and death clearly, making the violence intense and disturbing at times.