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Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975Movie1 h 23 minG

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes43%61%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes43%61%

Summary

A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Ishirō Honda
Written by
Yukiko Takayama
Produced by
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Kenji Tokoro, Keisuke Shinoda
Music by
Akira Ifukube

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1975 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
March 15, 1975
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$970,000
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Blow You Away, Genre Throwback, Sequel Escalation +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Terror of Mechagodzilla?"

Questions about Terror of Mechagodzilla

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terror of Mechagodzilla?

HBO MaxThe RokuCriterionShout! Factory TVFlixFlingTubi TV

In the United States, Terror of Mechagodzilla streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Shout! Factory TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Terror of Mechagodzilla worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Terror of Mechagodzilla a sequel?

  1. Godzilla (1954)
  2. Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
  3. King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
  4. Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
  5. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
  6. Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
  7. Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
  8. Son of Godzilla (1967)
  9. Destroy All Monsters (1968)
  10. All Monsters Attack (1969)
  11. Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
  12. Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
  13. Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
  14. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
  15. Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

Yes: it's movie 15 of 15 in its series, after Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974).

Can I half-watch Terror of Mechagodzilla?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Terror of Mechagodzilla plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Terror of Mechagodzilla in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Terror of Mechagodzilla use?

Blow You AwayGenre ThrowbackSequel EscalationDied in Your Arms TonightGlass CannonCentral ThemeSliding Scale of Idealism vs. CynicismDub Name ChangeSpikes of VillainyArbitrary SkepticismIt Only Works OncePlot Paralleland 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Blow You Away, Genre Throwback, and Sequel Escalation.