How to Watch The Godfather in Order
To watch The Godfather Part II, start with The Godfather.
Watch The Godfather in release order for a first viewing — start with The Godfather (1972). There are 3 films, released between 1972–1990. That is 9 hours of viewing. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 6.3 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 3 watched- 1The Godfather1972Essential175m
- 2The Godfather Part II1974Essential202m
- 3The Godfather Part III1990162m
Ranked by rating
TMDB user score- 1The Godfather19728.7
- 2The Godfather Part II19748.6
- 3The Godfather Part III19907.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Godfather?
For a first viewing, watch The Godfather in release order, starting with The Godfather (1972) and ending with The Godfather Part III (1990). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Godfather films are there?
There are 3 The Godfather films.
Can I skip any The Godfather films?
2 of the 3 films carry the main story: The Godfather, The Godfather Part II. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Godfather?
Start with The Godfather, released in 1972. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Godfather?
Watching every The Godfather film takes 9 hours. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 6.3 hours.