The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is regarded as one of the best films ever made. It tells the story of the Corleones, a 1940s Italian American Mafia family. Based on Mario Puzo’s novel, also named The Godfather, it features fictional characters inspired by real-life mobsters. This guide shows you how and where to watch The Godfather online.
Key Takeaways:
- The Godfather and its sequels are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Italy and there’s a 30-day free trial available. All three films are also available on Netflix North Macedonia.
- You can also rent or purchase The Godfather on services such as Apple TV and in the Google Play Store.
- If you can’t access a streaming service due to geoblocks, you can use a VPN to unblock it. We recommend ExpressVPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), don of the family, forms an olive oil importing company as a front for his illegal operations as one of New York’s most powerful crime bosses. Meanwhile, Vito’s youngest son Michael (Al Pacino) just wants to live a normal life and leave the Mafia to his older brothers Sonny (James Caan) and Fredo (John Cazale).
However, everything changes when Vito’s health begins to fail, forcing Michael to take a more active role. Over the course of the movie, we watch Michael get drawn deeper into crime and corruption, and transform into a callous Mafia boss.
The Godfather led to two sequels: The Godfather Part II and The Godfather Part III (plus a 2020 recut version of part three, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone). Whether you’re new to the trilogy or you want to rewatch it, this guide shows you where it’s available and how to bypass geoblocks with the best VPN, ExpressVPN.
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Yes, The Godfather is available on Netflix. All three movies are available on Netflix North Macedonia. You can also find part I on Netflix Australia and parts I and III on Netflix Italy.
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Yes, you can find The Godfather on Amazon Prime Video Italy, and there’s a 30-day free trial for new customers.
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No, The Godfather is not on HBO or HBO Max.
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Where to Watch The Godfather
Since The Godfather trilogy was released between 1972 and 1990, it wasn’t originally available for viewing on online streaming services. Thankfully, though, many services have hosted the films over the years. The specific platforms hosting them can change pretty quickly, but there are also services that allow you to rent or buy the films.
Because of geoblocks, the services where you’ll find the trilogy depend on where you’re based. Services need to have a license to stream copyrighted content in particular countries. For instance, while you might find a movie on Amazon Prime U.S., it might not be available on Amazon Prime U.K. because it’s already streaming on a different U.K. service.
A virtual private network (VPN) can help you bypass such blocks. A VPN lets you connect to a server in a different country and access the content as though you were really there. We’ll get into how to do this in the “how to watch The Godfather with a VPN” section.
Which Streaming Services Have The Godfather?
We found two services that have all three of The Godfather films available — Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. However, we only found it in the Italian Amazon Prime library and the North Macedonia Netflix library.
Amazon Prime costs $15 per month (or $9 if you want Prime Video without the other Amazon Prime benefits). New customers can also get a free 30-day trial.
The Godfather is on Amazon Prime Video, but only on the Italian version.
While all three of The Godfather films are available on Netflix in North Macedonia, you can also find part I on Netflix Australia and parts I and III on Netflix Italy.
Alternatively, you can buy or rent The Godfather from the following services:
- Amazon Prime Video (U.S. and other countries)
- Vudu
- Apple TV
- ROW8
- Google Play
How to Watch The Godfather for Free
We checked some free and legal streaming services, such as Pluto TV and Tubi, but couldn’t find any of the Godfather films. If you want to stream it for free, your best bet is to make use of Prime Video’s free trial. If you’re not in Italy and need to use a VPN, you can get a refund when you’re finished by using the VPN’s money-back guarantee.
Of course, you might also find The Godfather on an unofficial streaming site or decide to torrent it. If you do go this route, you should keep in mind that you’ll be watching copyrighted content and many torrents or free streaming sites pose a risk to your device’s security. It’s important to protect yourself with a decent antivirus and a VPN with strong security.
How to Watch The Godfather With a VPN
In this section, we’ll show you how to watch The Godfather using Amazon Prime Video Italy. If you’re not in Italy, you’ll need to use a VPN to access the Italian library. We’ve used ExpressVPN, our top streaming VPN, for this example. You can also use these steps to access other streaming services.
- Sign Up for a VPN Service
Sign up for a plan with ExpressVPN. They all come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Download the VPN’s App
Download and install ExpressVPN’s app on your device. Once you’ve done that, launch the app and sign in.
- Connect to an Italian Server
Connect to a server in Italy by clicking on the three dots to open the server list. Once you find an Italian server, click on it to connect (if it doesn’t connect straight away, click on the big “on” button to connect manually).
- Sign Up for Amazon Prime Video
Go to Amazon Prime Video, click on the “start your 30-day free trial” button and set up your Amazon Prime Video account.
- Start Watching The Godfather
Search for The Godfather and start streaming it on Amazon Prime Video.
The Best VPNs for Watching The Godfather
There are lots of VPNs on the market, but many don’t have what it takes to access geoblocked streaming services while also keeping you protected. ExpressVPN is the best overall VPN, but NordVPN isn’t too far behind. You can find out more about each service below.
1. ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a reliable VPN with fast speeds and plenty of servers.
More details about ExpressVPN:
- Pricing: $6.66 per month (15-months plan)
- Free plan: None, 30-day money-back guarantee
- Provider website: expressvpn.com
Pros:
- Excellent streaming
- Fast speeds
- Italian servers
If you’re a regular Cloudwards reader, you know that it’s a rare occurrence for ExpressVPN not to be at the top, and this article is no exception.
If you sign up for ExpressVPN, your online security and privacy are in great hands, and accessing pretty much any streaming service is easy. Its fast speeds mean you’ll have a top streaming experience, and it has enough servers to ensure you’re not blocked.
However, ExpressVPN isn’t cheap. Your best bet is to opt for the yearly plan, since its monthly payments work out to be about half the cost of the month-by-month plan. If you’re not sure about signing up for such a lengthy period straight off, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our ExpressVPN review to find out more about the service.
ExpressVPN Plans
2. NordVPN
NordVPN has the fastest VPN speeds and has thousands of servers.
More details about NordVPN:
- Pricing: $3.29 per month (two-year plan)
- Free plan: None, 30-day money-back guarantee
- Provider website: nordvpn.com
Pros:
- Fastest speeds available
- Huge server network
- Affordable two-year plan
NordVPN is second on our list, but it’s very close to our top choice. It only misses out due to a clunky mobile UI and the fact that ExpressVPN wins in some feature areas. In fact, NordVPN beats ExpressVPN in our ongoing speed tests, making it the fastest VPN. It can get into streaming services with ease too, and has servers in Italy for watching The Godfather.
Overall, NordVPN is easy to use and provides a nice interactive map, as well as a list view, so you can easily choose a relevant server. However, that user-friendliness doesn’t translate well on a mobile device and it can get pretty frustrating to use (see our NordVPN review).
If you want to take it for a spin, it has an affordable long-term plan, and you can cancel within 30 days for a full refund if you change your mind.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking to scratch off one of Francis Ford Coppola’s greatest creations from your watch list, or you want to watch Al Pacino in one of his best roles as Michael Corleone, we hope this guide on how to watch The Godfather has helped.
Whichever platform you choose, if you need to bypass geoblocks, then ExpressVPN is a service you can rely on. Plus, the 30-day money-back guarantee means you can get your money back if you don’t like it.
Which service will you stream The Godfather on? Will you need to use a VPN? If so, which one will you choose? Do you think The Godfather is the film that kickstarted Al Pacino’s career? Let us know in the comments below and, as always, thank you for reading.
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