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Son of Godzilla

1967·Movie
1h 26min·NR
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes63%31%
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes63%31%

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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

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About

A great duel against a new monster by a parent-child combination!

Reporter Goro Maki stumbles upon scientists conducting weather experiments on Sollgel Island in the South Seas. He discovers the island is inhabited by giant mantis and a woman named Saeko who's been cast away since the death of her father. The pair soon find a helpless infant monster that Godzilla must adopt and learn to raise as one of his own.
Classic Kaiju FilmMonster Island AdventureGodzilla FamilyGiant MonstersSouth Seas SettingMan-in-Suit EffectsAction-PackedCampy FunNostalgic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Jun Fukuda, Takashi Nagano
Written by:
Shinichi Sekizawa, Kazue Kiba
Produced by:
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Yasuaki Sakamoto
Composed by:
Masaru Satō, Hisashi Shimonaga, Shin Watarai

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Questions about Son of Godzilla

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Where can I stream Son of Godzilla legally?

fuboTVHBO MaxThe RokuCriterionCinemaxPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

Son of Godzilla is included with a subscription to fuboTV and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. 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 Son of Godzilla worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son of Godzilla rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Son of Godzilla?

1 h 26 min

Son of Godzilla runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son of Godzilla?

Critics63
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate Son of Godzilla higher (63) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Son of Godzilla in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Son of Godzilla?

6CAESGBIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son of Godzilla in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Son of Godzilla use?

Intrepid ReporterMinimalist CastThe Worf EffectAlways a Bigger FishDistinguished Gentleman's PipeAbusive ParentsBig Creepy-CrawliesBottle EpisodeKill It with FireBad Guys Do the Dirty WorkPapa WolfLeitmotifand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Son of Godzilla, including Intrepid Reporter, Minimalist Cast, The Worf Effect.