The Godson (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, The Godson is a comedy and music film directed by Maria Plyta, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Balkan Wars, Vivika Zaharouli, sick and tired of the goings-on of her womanizer husband, welcomes in Athens her godchild, who comes to live in their house. She doesn't know, however, that this is not her godchild but an impostor, Petros Harmidis, who took the other's place because he is in love with her. One day, she is visited by a classmate of hers from their old girl's school, Kiki, who is Harmidis' wife. Kiki asks her to intervene in the transfer of her husband from the front, but one misunderstanding leads to another...
Who’s in it. The Godson stars Anthi Zaharatou as Vivika Zaharouli, Mimis Fotopoulos as Colonel Menelaos Karapistolis, Alekos Alexandrakis as Petros Harmidis and Lakis Skellas as Manos Kortasis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Godson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Godson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Godson tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Godson (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Godson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Godson worth watching?
- The Godson holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Godson?
- The Godson stars Anthi Zaharatou, Mimis Fotopoulos, Alekos Alexandrakis, Lakis Skellas and Fragiskos Manellis.
- When was The Godson released?
- The Godson was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.