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Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

1995Movie1 h 36 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%

Summary

A ship runs aground on a mysterious atoll leading to an investigation by insurance representative Kusanagi, who discovers an ancient bead that he gives to his daughter Asagi. Meanwhile, ornithologist Nagamine investigates reports of a new species of large bird named Gyaos. As the Gyaos begin to attack, an ancient guardian with a bond to Asagi emerges.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or warmth.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Shusuke Kaneko
Written by
Kazunori Ito
Produced by
Tsutomu Tsuchikawa, Tetsuya Ikeda, Matt Greenfield
Music by
Kow Otani

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Facts

March 11, 1995 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
March 11, 1995
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Turned Against Their Masters, Super-Scream, Feed It a Bomb +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe?"

Questions about Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe?

PlexJustWatch TV FreeThe RokuPluto TVNight Flight+ScreamboxCineverseMidnight Pulp

In the United States, Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe streams on Night Flight+, Screambox, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe okay for kids?

Violence

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

Will Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 6.

Was Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

Is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.