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Is The Godfather (1972) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is The Godfather? 175 min. The Godfather (1972) has a TMDB audience score of 8.7/10 from 23,851 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a drama and crime film rated R, 175 min. In the US it is on Prime Video, Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family.
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Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.7/10 (23,851 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 175 min |
| Release | 1972-03-14 |
| Themes TMDB tags | based on novel or book, loss of loved one, love at first sight, italy, gangster, symbolism |
| People | Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 23,851 voters landed at 8.7/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, Paramount+)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 175 min
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- The Godfather Part II (1974), TMDB 8.6/10
- The Godfather Part III (1990), TMDB 7.4/10
- A Bronx Tale (1993), TMDB 7.9/10
- Casino (1995), TMDB 8.0/10
Questions
Is The Godfather worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 23,851 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch The Godfather?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, Paramount+ with a subscription. Rent: JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Godfather?
175 min.
What is The Godfather rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in The Godfather?
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano.
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