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Franchise · 3 films · 1972–1990

The Godfather Movies in Order

Francis Ford Coppola’s trilogy films about the everyday life of a New York mafia family. With its star-studded cast these films would go down in history as some of the greatest Hollywood has ever produced.

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Release order
3
Total Films
1972
First Release
1990
Latest Release
8.2
Avg Rating

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Watch The Godfather in Order

Watch the The Godfather movies in release order, starting with The Godfather (1972) and continuing through The Godfather Part III (1990). The series spans 3 films, released between 1972 and 1990. Audiences rate the franchise 8.2/10 on average.

What order should you watch The Godfather?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Godfather. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

The Godfather largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola’s trilogy films about the everyday life of a New York mafia family. With its star-studded cast these films would go down in history as some of the greatest Hollywood has ever produced.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch The Godfather?
The recommended The Godfather watch order by release date is: 1. The Godfather (1972), 2. The Godfather Part II (1974), 3. The Godfather Part III (1990).
What is the first The Godfather movie?
The first The Godfather movie is The Godfather, released on March 14, 1972.
What is the most recent The Godfather movie?
The most recent The Godfather movie is The Godfather Part III (1990).
How many The Godfather movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the The Godfather franchise.
What is the highest-rated The Godfather movie?
The highest-rated The Godfather movie is The Godfather, with an audience score of 8.7/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch The Godfather movies in order?
While each The Godfather movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 3 films.
Where can I watch The Godfather movies online?
Most The Godfather movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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