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Shin Godzilla

2016Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes87%80%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes87%80%

Summary

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens.

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  • Teens

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Katsuro Onoue
Written by
Hideaki Anno
Produced by
Yoshihiro Sato, Kazutoshi Wadakura, Masaya Shibusawa
Music by
Akira Ifukube, Shiro Sagisu

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Facts

July 29, 2016 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
July 29, 2016
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
Italian, German, English
Made in
Japan
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$78 million
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Badass Bureaucrat, Metamorphosis Monster, Humans Are the Real Monsters +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shin Godzilla?"

Questions about Shin Godzilla

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Where can I stream Shin Godzilla?

HBO Max

In the United States, Shin Godzilla streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Shin Godzilla worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Shin Godzilla okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Shin Godzilla scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Was Shin Godzilla a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$78 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $78 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

Is Shin Godzilla in English?

JapaneseItalianGermanEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some Italian, German, and English.