The Godfather, Part III

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The Godfather, Part III

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1990

2h 41m

Crime

Drama

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As Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) ages, he finds that being the head of the Corleone crime family isn't getting any easier. He wants his family out of the Mafia, but the mob kingpin (Eli Wallach) isn't eager to let one of the most powerful and wealthy families go legit. Making matters even worse is Michael's nephew, Vincent (Andy Garcia). Not only does Vincent want a piece of the Corleone family's criminal empire, but he also wants Michael's daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola).

Critics Consensus

The final installment of The Godfather saga recalls its predecessors' power when it's strictly business, but underwhelming performances and confused tonality brings less closure to the Corleone story.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

03/18/2022

The Godfather films have set home-video standards for decades, and that trend continues with Paramounts astonishing 4K restorations.

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Zaki Hasan

San Francisco Chronicle

01/10/2020

Allows us to take in the full scope of Michael Corleone's (Al Pacino) tragic journey - from optimistic military veteran to cruel crime boss to emotionally shattered old man.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

05/12/2014

2.5/5

[...] a crushing disappointment. It's a sluggish movie with nothing to say about the moral rot of the powerful that the first two parts didn't say much better [...]

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

Jul 12

For all its flaws, it’s hard to deny just how effective most of Godfather: Part III actually is.

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Megan Fisher

Loud and Clear Reviews

01/11/2025

The Godfather Part III is both better than its reputation and not good enough for a reclamation project. It’s a mediocre movie that has the misfortune of trying to recapture the magic of two of the greatest movies ever made.

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

05/09/2023

2/4

Starts off strong, becomes bogged down in expository dialogue, and finishes with an anti-climactic climax.

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Zane T

@ZaneThind Mar 25

While the remastered version by Coppola is better and the 4K restoration is nice. This film has a lot left to desire. Pacino gives a good passable performance in a sea of underperformances. And while this film has the shortest run time in the entire trilogy it feels like it's the longest in the Trilogy with its incredibly slow pacing.

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Stu F

@Astrostu Mar 4

Often unfairly compared to its legendary predecessors, The Godfather Part III is a powerful and deeply moving conclusion to the saga. Instead of repeating past glories, it explores guilt, aging, and the cost of power with a somber, operatic weight. Al Pacino delivers a raw, vulnerable performance as Michael Corleone confronting the consequences of his life, and the climactic sequence set to Cavalleria Rusticana is among the most emotionally devastating moments in the trilogy. Its reflective tone and tragic ending give the story a poetic final chapter that deserves far more appreciation.

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Jason R

@JasonLovesMoviesForever Mar 3

Possibly my personal favorite in the entire trilogy! The Godfather Part III returns for one final epic chapter in the world of Michael Corleone. The film sheds an uneasy light of what happens when corrupt faith leaders get in bed with the criminal underworld. Michael Corleone looking to make amends for his past mistakes pulls him into a timeless battle between light and darkness. It is no longer a war for the city but for the entire world. From the streets of NYC to the grand city of Rome, the Godfather Part III is a masterpiece of ushering in this epic finale.

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Jason H

@RT50328122 Feb 25

The most interesting character in the movie is barely in it, and is killed off with about 90 minutes to go. Not smart.

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Charles B.

@charlesbrand Feb 19

Outstanding! Loved It!

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Jamie-Lee L

@JLoveBuzz Feb 16

Al Pichinos hair is mental looking in this but his voice sounds more 'Al Pichino' that the first 2 installments.

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Francis Ford Coppola

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Al Pacino

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Diane Keaton

Kay Adams

Talia Shire

Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Andy Garcia

Vincent Mancini-Corleone

Eli Wallach

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Synopsis

As Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) ages, he finds that being the head of the Corleone crime family isn't getting any easier. He wants his family out of the Mafia, but the mob kingpin (Eli Wallach) isn't eager to let one of the most powerful and wealthy families go legit. Making matters even worse is Michael's nephew, Vincent (Andy Garcia). Not only does Vincent want a piece of the Corleone family's criminal empire, but he also wants Michael's daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola).

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter: Mario Puzo
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Zoetrope Studios
Rating: R (Violence and Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.6M
Runtime: 2h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: 70mm, Flat (1.85:1)