Movie

The Godfather

1972 • R

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or significant characters with LGBTQ+ identities in the film.

Language

heavy — The language is strong and frequent, including multiple uses of profanity such as the f-word. The dialogue reflects the gritty and mature tone of the crime drama.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film explores heavy mature themes such as organized crime, murder, moral ambiguity, family loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of violence. Themes of grief and trauma are also central.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — There is some disturbing and tense content including threats and the psychological stress of violence, but there are no jump scares or supernatural elements. The mood can be unsettling due to its realism.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is very mild, mainly showing romantic relationships and brief kisses with no nudity or explicit scenes. The focus remains on character relationships without graphic sexual depiction.

Substance Use

moderate — Characters are frequently shown drinking alcohol; smoking is also common. Substance use is realistic and integrated into the setting but is not glamorized or a main focus.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The movie contains frequent scenes of graphic and realistic violence, including shootings, stabbings, and brutal fights, often resulting in serious injury or death. Some scenes are prolonged and intense, reflecting the violent nature of organized crime.