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Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

1956Movie1 h 21 minNR

Horror
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes85%72%

A thrilling, violent sci-fi movie about fantasy and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!

During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.

Feels like

  • Classic Monster Movie
  • Nuclear Anxiety
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Cold War Era
  • Destructive Force of Nature
  • Groundbreaking Special Effects
  • Tragedy and Loss
  • Political Commentary
  • Iconic Creature Design

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Ishirō Honda, Terry O. Morse
Written by
Takeo Murata, Eiji Tsuburaya, Al C. Ward
Produced by
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Richard Kay, Harry Rybnick
Music by
Akira Ifukube

Everyone

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Facts

April 27, 1956 · 1 h 21 min · NR

Released
April 27, 1956
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$25,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?"

Questions about Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

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Where can I stream Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

fuboTVCriterionCinemaxDarkroom

In the United States, Godzilla, King of the Monsters! streams on fuboTV, Criterion, and Cinemax, and it is free with ads on Darkroom. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Will Godzilla, King of the Monsters! scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.