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Godzilla

2014Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic626.9Rotten Tomatoes76%66%

An epic, nerve-racking action movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

The world ends, Godzilla begins.

Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.

Feels like

  • Monumental Scale
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Kaiju Epic
  • Visceral Sound Design
  • Family Drama Core
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • Disaster Movie

Cast

24 of 72

Crew

Directed by
Gareth Edwards
Written by
Max Borenstein, David Callaham
Produced by
Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

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Facts

May 14, 2014 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
May 14, 2014
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Filipino
Made in
United States
Budget
$160 million
Box office
$525 million
Available in
123 countries

Tropes

The '50s, Rule of Symbolism, Gentle Giant +9

  • The '50s
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Gentle Giant
  • Offscreen Moment of Awesome
  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves
  • Smash to Black
  • Fatal Family Photo
  • Genre Throwback
  • Rock Beats Laser
  • Foreshadowing
  • Hollywood Tactics

12 of 299 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Godzilla?"

Questions about Godzilla

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godzilla?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Godzilla streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 105 other countries.

Is Godzilla worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Godzilla okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Godzilla plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Godzilla scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Godzilla a box office hit?

Budget$160 million
Box office$525 million

Yes: it cost about $160 million to make and earned $525 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.