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Godzilla vs. Biollante

1989·Movie
1h 45min·PG
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes75%73%

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Fantasy, the future, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Complexity7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The winner of this battle would be the most enormous enemy against human beings.

After the previous Godzilla attack, a miniature arms race ensues to collect his cells. Concerned over Godzilla's possible return, the Japanese government uses the cells to create a new bio-weapon, ANEB (Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria). They seeks the aid of geneticist Genshiro Shiragami, who's experiments result in a new mutation.
Kaiju ActionGiant MonsterNuclear HorrorGenetic MutationSci-Fi ThrillerJapanese CinemaDestruction & MayhemPolitical IntrigueSpecial Effects

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuki Ōmori
Written by:
Kazuki Ōmori, Shinichi Sekizawa, Shinichiro Kobayashi
Produced by:
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Shogo Tomiyama, Takahide Morichi
Composed by:
Koichi Sugiyama, Shin'ichi Itô, Sadakazu Saitô

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Questions about Godzilla vs. Biollante

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Where can I stream Godzilla vs. Biollante legally?

HBO MaxCriterionCinemax

Godzilla vs. Biollante is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Godzilla vs. Biollante worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Godzilla vs. Biollante rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Godzilla vs. Biollante?

1 h 45 min

Godzilla vs. Biollante runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Godzilla vs. Biollante?

Critics75
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Godzilla vs. Biollante much the same way.

Was Godzilla vs. Biollante a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$7 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Godzilla vs. Biollante in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Godzilla vs. Biollante?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Godzilla vs. Biollante in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Godzilla vs. Biollante use?

Affably EvilBathosImplacable ManSinister ShadesFreeze-Frame BonusLack of EmpathyHumans Are the Real MonstersThe HeavyEnergy WeaponMid-Season UpgradeGenetic Engineering Is the New NukeBookendsand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Godzilla vs. Biollante, including Affably Evil, Bathos, Implacable Man.