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Godzilla vs. Hedorah

1971Movie1 h 25 minPG

64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes67%51%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes67%51%

Summary

An ever evolving alien life-form arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzilla may be able to defeat this toxic menace.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Yoshimitsu Banno
Written by
Takeshi Kimura, Yoshimitsu Banno
Produced by
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Kazuo Baba, Takeharu Ikebuchi
Music by
Riichirō Manabe

Everyone

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Facts

July 24, 1971 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
July 24, 1971
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$250,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Genius Bruiser, Art Shift, No Kill like Overkill +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Godzilla vs. Hedorah?"

Questions about Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godzilla vs. Hedorah?

HBO MaxCriterionCinemax

In the United States, Godzilla vs. Hedorah streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Godzilla vs. Hedorah worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is Godzilla vs. Hedorah a sequel?

  1. Godzilla (1954)
  2. Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
  3. King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
  4. Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
  5. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
  6. Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
  7. Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
  8. Son of Godzilla (1967)
  9. Destroy All Monsters (1968)
  10. All Monsters Attack (1969)
  11. Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
  12. Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
  13. Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
  14. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
  15. Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

Yes: it's movie 11 of 15 in its series, after All Monsters Attack (1969) and before Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972).

Is Godzilla vs. Hedorah okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Godzilla vs. Hedorah scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

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

Is Godzilla vs. Hedorah in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Godzilla vs. Hedorah use?

Genius BruiserArt ShiftNo Kill like OverkillEye ScreamDetachment CombatEvil LaughFlying FirepowerMood WhiplashNew Powers as the Plot DemandsCaptain ObviousAchilles' HeelNo Animals Were Harmedand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Genius Bruiser, Art Shift, and No Kill like Overkill.