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Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

1995·Movie
1h 36min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A great duel of supersonic speed.

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.
Kaiju ActionGiant MonsterGuardian of Earth90s Japanese CinemaDestructive BattlesCity-Scale DestructionAncient MythologyGyaosMonster vs Monster

Crew

Directed by:
Shusuke Kaneko, Shozo Katashima
Written by:
Kazunori Ito
Produced by:
Hiroyuki Kato, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Tetsuya Ikeda
Composed by:
Kow Otani, Akihiko Okase, Yukio Hokari

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Questions about Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

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

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Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Cineverse. 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 Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe?

1 h 36 min

Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe runs 1 h 36 min.

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.

What language is Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe?

19ARATCACHDEESFRGBGGGTHNIEILIT+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe use?

Turned Against Their MastersSuper-ScreamFeed It a BombWhat Could Possibly Go Wrong?Fling a Light into the FutureMythology GagExtreme OmnivoreGone Horribly RightArmor-Piercing ResponseGreen AesopMonumental DamageCall a Smeerp a "Rabbit"and 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe, including Turned Against Their Masters, Super-Scream, Feed It a Bomb.