5.3
Where can I stream Varan?
In the United States, Varan streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.
Varan
1958·Movie
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A , sci-fi movie: .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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A giant monster greater than Godzilla or Rodan!
When a rare species of butterfly is found in a mysterious valley in Japan, a pair of entomologists go to investigate and find more. They discover Varan, a giant monster, who decides to leave the valley and head straight for Tokyo.
Classic Kaiju FilmGiant Monster AttacksJapanese CinemaDestruction and MayhemCold War EraMonster MovieSci-Fi HorrorCity-Destroying ActionNuclear Age Anxiety
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Is Varan worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.3).
Is Varan okay for kids?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will Varan scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.
Is Varan plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
Is Varan in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.