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Atragon

1963Movie1 h 36 min

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–36%

An epic, wondrous sci-fi movie about war and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, big ideas or tears.

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Story

The dreaded undersea kingdom challenges the surface! The emergency dispatch of the all-purpose atomic battleship!

The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Sci-Fi
  • Kaiju Adventure
  • Retro Spectacle
  • Lost Civilization
  • Super-Submarine Action
  • Global Threat
  • Warship Saga
  • Escapist Fun
  • Cult Classic

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Ishirō Honda
Written by
Shinichi Sekizawa, Shigeru Komatsuzaki, Shunro Oshikawa
Produced by
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Music by
Akira Ifukube

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 22, 1963 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
December 22, 1963
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Sub Story, Rent-a-Zilla, Calling the Old Man Out +9

  • Sub Story
  • Rent-a-Zilla
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Sea Serpents
  • Scenery Porn
  • Artifact Title
  • The Stoic
  • Papa Wolf
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • Cool Ship
  • Doomsday Device
  • Central Theme

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Atragon?"

Questions about Atragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Atragon worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Atragon okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Atragon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Atragon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Atragon use?

Sub StoryRent-a-ZillaCalling the Old Man OutSea SerpentsScenery PornArtifact TitleThe StoicPapa WolfIntrepid ReporterCool ShipDoomsday DeviceCentral Themeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Sub Story, Rent-a-Zilla, and Calling the Old Man Out.