The Godfather_
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"An offer you can't refuse."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
27 countries
Paramount+
14 countries
SkyShowtime
8 countries
Rakuten TV
5 countries
MovistarTV
4 countries
Prime Video
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Godfather earned $245.1M worldwide on a $6.0M budget — a 3,984% return on investment.
Francis Ford Coppola →
Year context
The Godfather was released 54 years ago in 1972.
CAST (20)
Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
James Caan
Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
John Marley
Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
Barzini
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo
Abe Vigoda
Sal Tessio
John Cazale
Fredo Corleone
Rudy Bond
Cuneo
Al Martino
Johnny Fontane
Morgana King
Mama Corleone
Lenny Montana
Luca Brasi
John Martino
Paulie Gatto
Salvatore Corsitto
Bonasera
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
$245.1M
Revenue
+3984%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
1973
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Picture
1973
WON
B
1973
WON
B
1973
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
175 min (2h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.7/10 (22,444 votes)
Popularity
32
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office
$245,066,411
Profit
+$239,066,411
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Godfather 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.
How long is The Godfather?
The Godfather has a runtime of 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Who directed The Godfather?
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Godfather?
The cast of The Godfather includes Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano.
How much did The Godfather make at the box office?
The Godfather earned $245,066,411 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,000,000.
What is the rating of The Godfather?
The Godfather has a rating of 8.7 out of 10 based on 22,444 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
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