The Godson (film)  The Godson is a 1998 comedy directed by Bob Hoge, starring Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald and Dom DeLuise. The film is a parody of "The Godfather" franchise and "Scarface", as well as other gangster films that were popular in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. As it is a direct to video release, there were few critical reviews. On IMDb, it maintains a 3.4 approval rating. The soundtrack features music from Del Noah and the Mt. Ararat Finks with Eric Wilson of Sublime on double bass.