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The Godfather

8.719722h 55mRMovieDramaCrime

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…

DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola
WritersMario Puzo·Francis Ford Coppola
ProducersAlbert S. Ruddy·Francis Ford Coppola

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Cast · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

MBMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
APAl Pacino
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
JCJames Caan
James Caan
Sonny Corleone
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
RCRichard S. Castellano
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
DKDiane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
TSTalia Shire
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
GRGianni Russo
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
SHSterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
JMJohn Marley
John Marley
Jack Woltz
RCRichard Conte
Richard Conte
Barzini
ALAl Lettieri
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo

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The Godfather — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Godfather?

The Godfather is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Godfather on Netflix?

No, The Godfather is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is The Godfather on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Godfather is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Godfather for free?

The Godfather is available on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Godfather?

Yes — The Godfather is followed by The Godfather Part II (1974) in the Godfather Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Godfather?

The Godfather is the first film in the Godfather Collection.

Is The Godfather part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Godfather is part of a trilogy, alongside The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

How many movies are in the Godfather Collection?

There are 3 films in the Godfather Collection: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).