How many Oscars did The Godfather win?

Three. The Godfather (1972) won for

1. Best Actor (Marlon Brando, which he declined),
2. Best Picture, and
3. Best Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).

It also was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall), Costume Design, Film Editing, Sound and Best Director.

In 1974, "The Godfather Part II," the film received nine Academy Award nominations. The movie took home six Oscars, including:

Best Picture of 1974

Best Supporting Actor: Robert De Niro

Writing: Screenplay adapted from other material

Art Direction - Set Decoration

Music: Best Original Dramatic Score

Best Director - Francis Ford Coppola
Three: Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando, who declined it) and Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).

Three: Best Picture (presented to producer Albert S. Ruddy); Best Actor (awarded to Marlon Brando, who declined it); and Best Adapted Screenplay (awarded to Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).
"The Godfather" received three 1972 Academy Awards: Best Picture (Albert S. Ruddy, producer), Best Actor (Marlon Brando, who declined the honor) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola).