Summary
- Spielberg praised “The Godfather” as the greatest American film ever, inspiring generations.
- Fans can stream “The Godfather” trilogy on Paramount+ which has been influential in filmmaking.
- Despite speculation, “The Godfather 4” remains uncertain, with no confirmed plans for production.
From Jaws to Jurassic Park, Steven Spielberg has directed countless movies that have entertained and inspired moviegoers, and he shows no signs of slowing down. In May 2024, Variety reported that his next film will come out in the summer of 2026, and it looks like it will be about UFOs. Given his strong work in the sci-fi genre, there are a lot of reasons to be excited about this.
Considering his influence in the movie industry, fans are always eager to hear what Spielberg thinks of the industry, and he sometimes shares his thoughts on his favorite movies. The director recently called one popular movie “the greatest American film ever made.” Which movie was he talking about, and where can fans stream it?
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Here’s Where You Can Stream The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s Iconic Movie That Steven Spielberg Praised
In late April 2025, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were onstage presenters when Francis Ford Coppola received the AFI Life Achievement Award. According to Variety, Spielberg talked about The Godfather and its impact on him and popular culture. The filmmaker said:
“The Godfather, for me, is the greatest American film ever made.”
Spielberg continued:
“You have taken what came before and redefined the canon of American film, and in so doing, you’ve inspired a generation of storytellers who want to make you proud of their work, proud of our work, and I always want to make you proud of my work.”
Fans can stream The Godfather on Paramount+. It’s hard to overstate how influential The Godfather, which was released in 1972, has been for filmmakers and audiences alike. Co-written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the movie has an incredibly high Rotten Tomatoes score: 97% on the Tomatometer and 98% on the Popcornmeter. Unsurprisingly, two sequels followed the successful first film. The Godfather: Part II, which was released in 1974, and The Godfather Part III, which was released in 1990, are also available on Paramount+. Over the years, fans have debated the quality of The Godfather 3, but many consider it one of the greatest movie trilogies. Coppola co-wrote the three movies with Mario Puzo, who wrote the crime novel The Godfather, which was published in 1969.
The Godfather follows Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and his sons Sonny (James Caan) and Michael (Al Pacino). Diane Keaton also played Michael’s wife Kay Adams-Corleone. While the cast is iconic, it’s interesting to hear that Robert De Niro didn’t get a part in the first movie. According to Today.com, De Niro auditioned for the part of Sonny, which Pacino got. At the AFI Film Awards in April 2025, De Niro talked about how that ended up being a good thing for his acting career. While he didn’t star in The Godfather, De Niro played Vito Corleone in The Godfather: Part II and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. As reported by Deadline, De Niro praised Coppola and said:
“Francis, thank you for not casting me in The Godfather. It was the best job I ever, never got. And it meant I was available for The Godfather Part II. Francis, you changed my career, you changed my life.”
What are some other well-known movies directed by Francis Ford Coppola?
- The Conversation (1974)
- Apocalypse Now (1979)
- The Outsiders (1983)
- Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
Considering how many beloved sci-fi movies Spielberg has made, along with dramas such as The Fabelmans and the iconic horror movie Jaws, it’s interesting to hear what movies and TV shows have influenced him. Besides The Godfather, he’s also a fan of The Last of Us. In 2023, Spielberg wrote a letter to Craig Mazin, the co-creator of the HBO series, about season 1, episode 3, “Long, Long Time.”
Will The Godfather 4 Be Made?
Since The Godfather 4 didn’t end up happening, fans have wondered for years if the fourth film could still be made. According to IndieWire, when Mario Puzo passed away in 1999, Francis Ford Coppola decided not to make the fourth film.
In 2020, Paramount said The Godfather 4 is a “possibility.” The studio said:
“While there are no imminent plans for another film in the ‘Godfather’ saga, given the enduring power of its legacy it remains a possibility if the right story emerges.”
There hasn’t been any update since then, and many feel it’s unlikely that the fourth movie is going to become a reality. In January 2025, fans noticed a trailer online, and according to The New York Post, Sylvester Stallone posted on social media that it wasn’t real.
The Godfather
- Release Date
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March 24, 1972
- Runtime
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175 minutes
- Director
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Francis Ford Coppola
- Writers
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Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
- Sequel(s)
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The Godfather Part II, The Godfather Part III
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Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
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Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
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James Caan
Sonny Corleone
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