Gamera vs. Jiger

1970·Movie
1h 23min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Gamera vs. Jiger fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

War

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Watch out for extreme ultrasound!

When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside of him. As two boys in a submarine go on a dangerous quest inside of Gamera's body to save him, Jiger threatens the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka.
Kaiju FilmMonster MovieGiant MonstersSpecial Effects1970s JapanFantasy ViolenceRetro SpectacleScience FictionChild Protagonists

Crew

Directed by:
Noriaki Yuasa
Written by:
Nisan Takahashi
Produced by:
Masaichi Nagata, Hidemasa Nagata
Composed by:
Shunsuke Kikuchi

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Gamera vs. Jiger

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Where can I stream Gamera vs. Jiger legally?

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Gamera vs. Jiger is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, 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 vs. Jiger worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gamera vs. Jiger rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Gamera vs. Jiger?

1 h 23 min

Gamera vs. Jiger runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Gamera vs. Jiger in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Gamera vs. Jiger?

22ARATCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGGTHNIE+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gamera vs. Jiger in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gamera vs. Jiger use?

As Long as It Sounds ForeignBeware My Stinger TailBrown NoteDarker and EdgierEvil GeniusFamily-Unfriendly ViolenceVillains Out ShoppingSealed Evil in a CanMonster Is a MommyStock FootageOutgrown Such Silly SuperstitionsFriend to All Childrenand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Gamera vs. Jiger, including As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Beware My Stinger Tail, Brown Note.

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