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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964·Movie
1h 32min·NR

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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Space Super Monster King Ghidorah attacks the Earth!

After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Classic KaijuMonster MashGiant Monster ActionSci-Fi SpectacleJapanese CinemaNostalgic ClassicGood vs EvilPlanet Under ThreatIconic Creatures

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Questions about Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

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Where can I stream Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster legally?

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?

1 h 32 min

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?

Critics77
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster higher (77) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?

5CAGBIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster use?

Draconic AbominationOutside-Context ProblemWorf BarrageCrisis Cross OverDid You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?Beware the Cute OnesStaring Down CthulhuBottomless MagazinesContrasting Sequel AntagonistButt-MonkeyBadass AdorableBreakout Villainand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, including Draconic Abomination, Outside-Context Problem, Worf Barrage.