The Godfather (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1972, The Godfather is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 175 minutes. “An offer you can't refuse.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Who’s in it. The Godfather stars Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, James Caan as Sonny Corleone and Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Godfather sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $245.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Godfather page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Godfather tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Godfather (1972)?
- In US, The Godfather is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Godfather worth watching?
- The Godfather holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Godfather?
- The Godfather stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Richard S. Castellano.
- When was The Godfather released?
- The Godfather was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.