Where to watch The Godfather?

Last Modified Apr 3, 2025 04:30 EDT
The Godfather (Source: Prime Video)


The Godfather is a popular American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy. The film was released on March 2, 1972, The Godfather (1972) is the first movie in The Godfather trilogy, followed by The Godfather Part II (1974), and The Godfather Part III (1990). The film is based on Italian American author Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. The Godfather was considered one of the most influential films of all time; it was the highest-grossing film of 1972. The film was nominated at the Oscars in 9 categories and won 2 Oscars.


The Godfather (1972) had an iconic cast including Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Sterling Hayden, Robert Duvall, and others. The Godfather (1972) follows the story of Vito Corleone, the family head of the Corleone family, a powerful mafia family. Vito Corleone is respected and feared in the criminal world. When rival gangs try to challenge his power, Vito's youngest son, Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino, gets involved in the family business which he didn’t want to get involved in. After an attack on Vito, Michael takes revenge and eventually becomes the new leader of the family. The Godfather (1972) tells the story of family, power, betrayal, ambitions, and the price of crime.


Where can I watch The Godfather?


Al Pacino in The Godfather (Source: Instagram)


If you have a subscription to Netflix you can watch The Godfather (1972) and also have access to multiple movies, series, and documentaries available on the streaming platform.


The Godfather (1972) is available on Amazon Prime to watch with a subscription. You can also buy and rent the film on Amazon Video.


The Godfather (1972) is available on Paramount+ for subscribers, as the movie is produced by Paramount Pictures.


The Godfather (Source: Prime Video)


The Godfather (1972) is available on YouTube movies for both rent and buying, users only require a Google account to access the content on the platform.


The Godfather (1972) is available both for renting and purchasing on Apple TV. To watch the films over and over again, users can choose the buying option for its digital copy.


The Godfather (1972) is available on Google Play movies. The users can choose to pay based on the video quality they prefer, as The Godfather is available for both rent and purchase.


DVDs and Blu-ray


Where to watch The Godfather?
The Godfather (Source: Prime Video)


People who want to keep physical copies of the movie can buy the DVDs and Blu-ray.


  • The Coppola Restoration is the digitally restored version of the classic The Godfather with all the video and audio restored in the best quality. This restoration comes in a box set that includes behind-the-scenes, commentary and interviews with all the cast and crew.


  • To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather (1972), a 4K Ultra HD edition was released. This version provides stunning picture quality, enhanced audio, and special features, making it a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors.


FAQs about The Godfather

A. Francis Ford Coppola is the director of The Godfather.

A. The Godfather has 3 parts.

A. Yes, The Godfather is available on Netflix.

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