By Marquee Editorial6 entries
The Don Camillo movie franchise follows the ongoing rivalry and secret friendship between an energetic priest and a communist mayor in a Po valley village. Starting with their initial clashes in the village community, the series tracks their continuing political and personal duels across various locations, including the Soviet Union, as well as their changing official roles such as bishop and senator. Because the films chronicle the chronological progression of these characters and their enduring dynamic through the years, watching them in release order provides the intended viewing experience of their continuing relationship.

The Little World of Don Camillo
Movie, 1952
Introduces the village setting and establishes the foundational conflict between the priest and the communist mayor who secretly admire each other.

The Return of Don Camillo
Movie, 1953
Continues the narrative immediately by bringing the energetic priest back to the town of Brescello for more political and personal duels.

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Don Camillo's Last Round
Movie, 1955
Presents the priest campaigning against the communist mayor who intends to stand for parliament, ignoring the recommendations of the Lord.

Don Camillo: Monsignor
Movie, 1961
Features the characters returning to Brescello with new official statuses, as the priest is now a bishop and the mayor is a senator.

Don Camillo in Moscow
Movie, 1965
Sends the priest and the mayor abroad as the priest blackmails his rival into letting him join a Communist delegation visiting the Soviet Union.

Don Camillo and the Contestants
Movie, 1972
Presents a later chapter where the mayor might lose elections while the priest ensures the mayor's delinquent son gets his act together.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Little World of Don Camillo | Movie | 1952 | ★ 7.6 | Not yet |
| 2 | The Return of Don Camillo | Movie | 1953 | ★ 7.2 | Not yet |
| 3 | Don Camillo's Last Round | Movie | 1955 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 4 | Don Camillo: Monsignor | Movie | 1961 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
| 5 | Don Camillo in Moscow | Movie | 1965 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 6 | Don Camillo and the Contestants | Movie | 1972 | ★ 5.5 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with The Little World of Don Camillo from 1952, which introduces the village of the Po valley, the priest, and the communist mayor.
Yes, release order is recommended because the films follow the chronological progression of the characters, their changing roles, and their ongoing rivalry.
Based on the provided facts, there is no information indicating that any of the six entries in the franchise can be skipped.
Watch in this order: 1. The Little World of Don Camillo, 2. The Return of Don Camillo, 3. Don Camillo's Last Round, 4. Don Camillo: Monsignor, 5. Don Camillo in Moscow, 6. Don Camillo and the Contestants.
This guide lists 6 entries, released between 1952 and 1972.
The Little World of Don Camillo has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.6 out of 10.