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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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Availability shown for South Africa · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
James Caan
James Caan
Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
John Marley
John Marley
Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
Richard Conte
Barzini
Al Lettieri
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo

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The Godfather — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Godfather?

The Godfather isn't on any subscription service in South Africa right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Godfather on Netflix?

No, The Godfather is not on Netflix in South Africa as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store.

Is The Godfather on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Godfather isn't on Amazon Prime Video in South Africa right now.

Where can I watch The Godfather for free?

The Godfather isn't available free in South Africa; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store.

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).