Movie collection
The Godfather Movies in Order
Watch the three films in release order.
The watch order
Where should you start?
Watch the three films in release order. Part II moves between periods, but its structure is deliberate; placing all the early scenes first would change how the family story unfolds. The third film follows a later stage rather than serving as a new origin.
Our take on the collection
Moviebase editorial
Power, family loyalty and the distance between public respectability and private violence drive the trilogy. The pacing is patient and the cast of relationships demands attention. Viewers expecting a rapid gangster thriller may find the conversations more important than the bursts of violence.
Planning your watchlist
The Godfather Coda is an alternate version of the third film, not a fourth chapter. Choose one version for the initial watch and compare edits afterward if the filmmaking interests you.
Sources
Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 230. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
