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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.

2003·Movie
1h 31min·PG
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes80%72%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Your score

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Fantasy and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

No human being may touch the souls of the dead.

Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.
Kaiju ActionGiant MonstersMech vs MonsterJapanese Sci-FiCity DestructionMonster MayhemGodzillaMothra

Crew

Directed by:
Masaaki Tezuka, Hideaki Murakami, Hiroshi Okamoto
Written by:
Masahiro Yokotani, Masaaki Tezuka
Produced by:
Shogo Tomiyama, Ritsuko Suzuki, Kazue Nakao
Composed by:
Masami Nagasawa, Chihiro Ohtsuka, Kenji Shibasaki

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.?

1 h 31 min

Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.?

Critics80
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. higher (80) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. in?

JapaneseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. use?

BookendsWorf Had the FluTake That!A.I. Is a CrapshootBattle Against the SunsetHaunted TechnologyNo Plans, No Prototype, No BackupMythology GagCall-BackBig Damn HeroesSacrificial LambHeroic Sacrificeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., including Bookends, Worf Had the Flu, Take That!.