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Mothra

1961·Movie
1h 41min
73
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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Kaiju FilmMonster MovieJapanese CinemaGiant MonsterFantasy AdventureClassic CinemaSpectacleEscapismFamily-Friendly

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Where can I stream Mothra?

In the United States, Mothra streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Mothra worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Mothra okay for kids?

Violence

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

Can I half-watch Mothra?

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 Mothra in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.

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 tropes for it, including Butt-Monkey, Corrupt Corporate Executive, and Early-Installment Weirdness.