The Godfather Part II (1974)

Drama Crime
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 5 films

In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.

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The Italian
The Italian (1915)1
 La Strada
La Strada (1954)2
 Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)3
 The Conformist
The Conformist (1971)4
 The Searchers
The Searchers (1956)5

→ Influenced

The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall (2021)6
 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)7
 F9
F9 (2021)8
 Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)9
 New World
New World (2013)10
 Billy Madison
Billy Madison (1995)11

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Influenced By

  1. The Italian (1915)
    "This silent film portrays an immigrant's struggles in America, paralleling young Vito Corleone's journey in "The Godfather Part II."" Movie Connections IMDb
  2. La Strada (1954)
    "The Catholic procession scene in "La Strada" is almost duplicated in "The Godfather Part II," especially in the way the crowd kneels and crosses themselves as the icons pass by." Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Citizen Kane (1941)
    "The theme of material ascent and spiritual descent in "Citizen Kane" mirrors Michael Corleone's trajectory in "The Godfather Part II."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. The Conformist (1971)
    "The visual motif of leaves blowing along the ground in "The Conformist" is similar to scenes in "The Godfather Part II."" Movie Connections IMDb
  5. The Searchers (1956)
    "The door closing scene in "The Searchers" is referenced in "The Godfather Part II."" Movie Connections IMDb

Influenced

  1. The Harder They Fall (2021)
    "This Western film adopted a narrative structure reminiscent of "The Godfather Part II," interweaving multiple storylines to deepen character development. Editor Tom Eagle noted that they consolidated storylines to allow audiences to settle into each narrative before switching, similar to the approach in "The Godfather Part II."" The Harder They Fall Took Inspiration From The Godfather Part II [Exclusive] Joshua Meyer SlashFilm
  2. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
    "Director Ol Parker acknowledged that the film's prequel-sequel format was inspired by "The Godfather Part II." The movie alternates between present-day events and flashbacks to a younger version of the protagonist, mirroring the dual timelines in Coppola's film." Mamma Mia 2 Was Surprisingly Influenced By The Godfather 2 Cinemablend
  3. F9 (2021)
    "The ninth installment in the "Fast & Furious" franchise explores the backstory of Dominic Toretto, incorporating flashbacks to his youth. Vin Diesel mentioned that he sought a "Francis Ford Coppola approach" for the film, indicating an influence from "The Godfather Part II."" The Godfather Part II: 10 Movies That Are Both Sequels And Prequels Stephen Barker ScreenRant
  4. Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
    "Sergio Leone's epic crime drama shares thematic and structural similarities with "The Godfather Part II," including its non-linear narrative and exploration of friendship and betrayal over decades. The film's portrayal of early 20th-century New York and its complex character relationships reflect Coppola's influence." Denzel Washington Told Us His Life Story Ryan D'Agostino Esquire
  5. New World (2013)
    "This South Korean crime drama draws heavily from "The Godfather Part II," particularly in its depiction of undercover operations and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The film's intricate plot and character dynamics are reminiscent of Coppola's storytelling style." 10 Movies That Are Clearly Inspired By The Godfather Nate Reeves CBR
  6. Billy Madison (1995)
    ""Billy Madison" includes a scene where Billy mimics Michael Corleone's "kiss of death" to his brother Fredo, showcasing the film's influence." Secrets And Easter Eggs Hiding In Adam Sandler Movies Vicki Veritas Looper