The Godfather is on Netflix in 2026, but not everywhere. Paramount holds the US streaming rights to Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 classic, so American subscribers won't find it in their queue no matter how they search. Cross into most of Europe or Latin America, though, and it's usually sitting right there.
Below is the current country list, verified against JustWatch and regional Netflix trackers as of early August 2026, along with a fix for anyone outside those regions and an answer to a question a lot of people ask next: does Netflix carry the rest of the trilogy too?
Is The Godfather on Netflix?
Yes, in select regions. Paramount licenses The Godfather to Netflix on a country-by-country basis, and the deal for the US isn't part of it, which is why the film streams on Paramount+ domestically instead of Netflix. Everywhere else, Netflix has built up a wider, if uneven, regional footprint over the past couple of years.
Countries where The Godfather streams on Netflix (verified August 2026)
Europe: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico
Asia-Pacific: Australia, Japan, South Korea
Middle East & Africa: Israel, South Africa
That's 29 countries in total. Netflix's regional catalog shifts every few weeks as licensing deals lapse or renew, so treat this list as a snapshot rather than a permanent fixture. If a country on it drops the film before this page gets checked again, the fix is the same one described below: switch to a different server on the list.
The Godfather Trilogy on Netflix: Part I vs. Part II vs. Part III
Anyone hoping to marathon all three films from one Netflix account is in for a surprise. Part I is the one that traveled. Part II barely left home, and Part III showed up somewhere else entirely.
| Title | Netflix availability | Example countries |
|---|---|---|
| The Godfather (1972) | 29 countries | UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, Brazil |
| The Godfather Part II (1974) | 1 country | South Africa |
| Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (the 2020 recut of Part III) | A small, separate set of countries | Japan, Austria |
The version of Part III on Netflix isn't the 1990 theatrical cut. It's Coppola's 2020 re-edit, released for the film's 30th anniversary with a new opening, a reworked ending, and restored footage. None of the three titles currently line up in the same country, so watching the full trilogy on Netflix alone, from a single region, isn't possible right now. A rental through Prime Video or Apple TV fills the gap for whichever installment the local Netflix library skips.
How to Watch The Godfather on Netflix
If a home country isn't on the list above, connecting to a VPN server in one that is solves the problem in a few minutes. Here's the process with VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy.
Recommended setup
- Connect to one of VPN Super's Premium servers in the UK, Canada, or another country from the list above for a steadier connection during playback.
- Turn on the kill switch before streaming, so a dropped connection doesn't briefly expose a real location to Netflix.
- Close the Netflix app completely and reopen it after connecting; a simple page refresh sometimes isn't enough to reset the detected region.
1. Download VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy
Get the app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Connect to a Server
Open the app and pick a server in one of the countries where The Godfather is streaming. The UK and Canada tend to be the most reliable options.
3. Reload Netflix and Search
Close Netflix, reopen it, and search for "The Godfather." It should appear within a minute or two of connecting.
Watching The Godfather Without a VPN
In the US, The Godfather has never been on Netflix at all, VPN included, since Paramount owns the domestic streaming rights outright. As of August 2026, JustWatch lists it on Paramount+ (including through the MGM+ add-on channel), fuboTV, and YouTube TV's live-TV bundle. Renting it outright through Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango at Home works too, for anyone who just wants a one-time watch without adding another subscription.
Is It Legal to Use a VPN for Netflix?
Using a streaming VPN to reach a Netflix library outside a home country is common, and it isn't illegal in most places. It does sit outside Netflix's terms of service, though, which technically prohibit bypassing regional restrictions. In practice, that mostly means Netflix occasionally blocking known VPN IP addresses, not any real consequence for an individual account.
If a server gets blocked mid-stream: switch to a different server in the same country, or try a nearby location from the list above. Most blocks clear up within a few minutes of reconnecting.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check local laws and Netflix's terms of service before connecting to a server abroad.
About The Godfather
The Godfather follows the Corleone family across a single turbulent decade, from 1945 to 1955. When patriarch Vito Corleone survives an assassination attempt, his reluctant youngest son Michael steps into the family business, and the film follows his slow turn from war hero to mob boss.
Few movies hold up this consistently more than fifty years later: 9.2 on IMDb, a 97% critics' score (98% audience) on Rotten Tomatoes, and a perfect 100 on Metacritic, a score the site has handed to only a small handful of films ever made.
Why Use VPN Super for Netflix Streaming
VPN Super does not track or store browsing activity, so switching Netflix regions doesn't come with a side order of logging. DNS and IPv6 leak protection run always-on for iOS and Android, and a kill switch, now live on both platforms, keeps a real IP address from slipping through if the connection ever drops.
| Platform | Free plan | Premium plan |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Free20 countries / 42 locations | Premium64 countries / 104 locations |
| Android | Free15 countries / 26 locations | Premium58 countries / 78 locations |
| Windows | Premium only | Premium64 countries / 104 locations |
| Mac | Premium only | Premium64 countries / 104 locations |
Ready to stream?
- Kill switch live on iOS since June 2026 and on Android since July 2026, off by default and switched on from settings.
- A no-logs approach to browsing activity, paired with always-on DNS and IPv6 leak protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Godfather on Netflix in 2026?
Yes, in 29 countries as of August 2026, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Japan. It is not available on Netflix in the United States.
Why isn't The Godfather on Netflix in the US?
Paramount holds the US streaming rights to the trilogy. In America, The Godfather streams on Paramount+ rather than Netflix.
Are Godfather Part II and Part III on Netflix too?
Rarely, and not in the same countries as Part I. The Godfather Part II is currently on Netflix in only one country, South Africa. Part III appears as Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Coppola's 2020 recut, in a smaller and different set of countries such as Japan and Austria.
How do I watch The Godfather on Netflix from a country where it isn't available?
Connect to a VPN server in one of the 29 countries listed above, then close and reopen the Netflix app and search for the title.
Is it legal to use a VPN to change my Netflix region?
It's legal in most countries for personal use, though it goes against Netflix's terms of service. The main practical risk is a server getting temporarily blocked, not any consequence for the individual account.
