Goodfellas

1990 • 145 minutes

About this movie

When Martin Scorsese, one of the world's most skillful and respected directors, reunited with two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in GoodFellas, the result was one of the most powerful films of the year. Based on the true-life best seller Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi and backed by a dynamic pop/rock oldies soundtrack, critics and filmgoers alike declared GoodFellas great. It was named 1990's best film by the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film Critics. And it earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco, Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino also turned in electrifying performances. You have to see it to believe it - then watch it again. GoodFellas explores the criminal life like no other movie. MPAA Rating: R (c) 1990 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Ratings and reviews

I will never watch any more films. I was excited when my colleague told me of Goodfellas. He described it as "Scorsese's best". Naturally, this had me excited, as Martin Scorsese was the mastermind behind 'Hugo', or that it starred the funny Joe Pesci. With a smile on my face, the pizza in the oven, and my toddler daughter on the couch, I started to watch Goodfellas. My children and I are so disturbed from this vile film, that we needed family therapy. Shame on you, Scorsese. 0/100 - Christian Film Review.

Great gangster film, if u loved god father and Bronx tale then don't miss this film ,u won't be disappointed if u purchase this timeless classic mob film. Joe at his very best , de-niro on form as usual as the hard man and liotta fantastic as want a be gangster working way up ranks, top flick never get bored of it even after seeing it over 20 times ITS THAT GOOD !!!!!!

Incredible. Amazing acting, script and direction. The period soundtrack is perfectly chosen. Easily the best narration ever in film (cudos to Ray Liotta). Stunning film making; the copacobana steady-cam shot is simply gorgeous, easily one of the greatest ever shots in film. Martin Scorsese's masterpiece. Basically, if you have any interest in films or film making, you HAVE to see this film.