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Shin Ultraman

2022Movie1 h 52 minNR

80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic847.2Rotten Tomatoes94%83%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic847.2Rotten Tomatoes94%83%

Summary

The Japanese government sets up a special task force to fight the giant creatures suddenly appearing across the country. Soon, the squad unexpectedly meets a giant silver humanoid who starts appearing every time a space monster attacks!

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Crew

Directed by
Shinji Higuchi, Katsuro Onoue, Ikki Todoroki
Written by
Hideaki Anno
Produced by
Minami Ichikawa, Tomoya Nishino, Takehiko Aoki
Music by
Shiro Sagisu, Kunio Miyauchi

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Facts

May 13, 2022 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released
May 13, 2022
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English, Russian
Made in
Japan
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Crucified Hero Shot, My Card +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shin Ultraman?"

Questions about Shin Ultraman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shin Ultraman?

PrimePhiloFandango at Home FreePluto TVRetrocrushFandorFilmzieCineverse

In the United States, Shin Ultraman streams on Prime, Philo, Retrocrush, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Filmzie, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Shin Ultraman worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Shin Ultraman okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Was Shin Ultraman a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$34 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

Is Shin Ultraman in English?

JapaneseEnglishRussian

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English and Russian.

What tropes does Shin Ultraman use?

Attack of the 50-Foot WhateverCrucified Hero ShotMy CardRed HerringLighter and SofterComputer-Generated ImagesAdaptational NonsapienceAdapted OutInspector JavertTheme SongGiant WomanSorting Algorithm of Eviland 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 tropes for it, including Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Crucified Hero Shot, and My Card.