Gamera vs. Barugon

1966Movie1 h 46 minNR

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Gamera escapes from his rocket enclosure and makes his way back to Earth as a giant opal from New Guinea is brought back to Japan.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Shigeo Tanaka
Written by
Nisan Takahashi
Produced by
Yonejirô Saitô

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Facts

April 17, 1966 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
April 17, 1966
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

The Atoner, Implausible Deniability, Asshole Victim +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Gamera vs. Barugon?"

Questions about Gamera vs. Barugon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gamera vs. Barugon?

In the United States, Gamera vs. Barugon streams on Screambox, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Gamera vs. Barugon worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Gamera vs. Barugon okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Gamera vs. Barugon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Gamera vs. Barugon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Gamera vs. Barugon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.