The Godfather is a classic crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972. It's considered a masterpiece and has won numerous awards, including three Academy Awards. The Godfather is not a traditional Christmas movie, but it does take place around the holidays and includes a few references to Christmas. So, in a sense, it could be considered a Christmas movie in a loose sense. However, it's not a movie that you would typically watch during the holiday season like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Story.