The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best
1996, English. Directed by Tony Wharmby.
Jim Rockford tries to help his godson, son of Denis Becker, rise out of poverty and homelessness, but soon discovers the young man's problems are far more complicated than he imagined.
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- 1h 26m
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The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best: quick answers
What should I watch before The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best?
Watch The Rockford Files: Backlash of the Hunter (1974), The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. (1994), The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995), and The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996) first.
What comes after The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best?
Next in the series: The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (1996), The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime (1996), and The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997).
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How long is The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best?
The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best on?
The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1996. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best?
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Who directed The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best?
The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best (1996) was directed by Tony Wharmby and stars James Garner, Stuart Margolin, Maxwell Caulfield.