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Mothra

1961·Movie
1h 41min

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Mothra fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!

Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
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Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mothra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mothra legally?

Mothra is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mothra worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mothra rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mothra?

1 h 41 min

Mothra runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Mothra based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mothra?

Critics80
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Mothra higher (80) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mothra in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Mothra?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mothra in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mothra use?

Butt-MonkeyCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveEarly-Installment WeirdnessMama BearExpyVillainous BreakdownMacabre Moth MotifNever Trust a TrailerBe Careful What You Wish ForEaglelandGreed"Everybody Laughs" Endingand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Mothra, including Butt-Monkey, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Early-Installment Weirdness.