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Is GoodFellas safe for children?

R Drama, Crime Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
**GoodFellas is an R-rated crime drama following a real mobster's rise through organized crime, featuring strong violence, pervasive profanity, and moderate sexual content.** It's not appropriate for children due to its graphic brutality, frequent cursing, and adult themes glorifying criminal life. This film is intended for mature audiences only.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
1990
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Crime
Synopsis

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.

Cast
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
James Conway
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
Henry Hill
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci
Tommy DeVito
Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco
Karen Hill
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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