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Godzilla: King of the Monsters

2019·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic487.0Rotten Tomatoes42%80%
IMDb6.0Metacritic487.0Rotten Tomatoes42%80%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Satire & Parody2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Fantasy and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Long live the king.

Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.
Kaiju Blockbuster SpectacleEpic Monster BattlesNostalgic Homage to TohoImmersive Sound DesignOrchestral Power ScoreFamily-Friendly ActionVisual GrandeurClassic Hero vs Villain DynamicPop Culture Phenomenon

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Dougherty, Thomas Robinson Harper, Cliff Lanning
Written by:
Michael Dougherty, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Produced by:
Roy Lee, Thomas Tull, Mary Parent
Composed by:
Bear McCreary, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Godzilla: King of the Monsters

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Where can I stream Godzilla: King of the Monsters legally?

HBO Max

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

2 h 12 min

Godzilla: King of the Monsters runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Critics45
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Godzilla: King of the Monsters higher (70) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Godzilla: King of the Monsters a box office hit?

Budget$170 million
Box office$387 million

Yes. It cost about $170 million to make and earned $387 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Godzilla: King of the Monsters in?

EnglishChineseJapanese

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Japanese. Produced in China, Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Godzilla: King of the Monsters use?

Good Angel, Bad AngelAnachronism StewEviler than ThouHuman PetDarkest HourPerson of Mass DestructionThe Unmasqued WorldGaia's VengeanceFriendly RivalryFearless FoolNot the Intended UseUnderwater Baseand 550 more

TV Tropes lists 562 storytelling tropes for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, including Good Angel, Bad Angel, Anachronism Stew, Eviler than Thou.