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Godzilla

1998Movie2 h 18 minPG-13

36

WeakGoodWatch score

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A breakneck, epic sci-fi movie about war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, warmth or tears.

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Story

Size does matter.

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

Feels like

Blockbuster Monster Mayhem
Urban Destruction Spectacle
High-Octane Action Thriller
David vs. Goliath Military Conflict
Iconic 90s Pop Culture
Visually Loud and Chaotic
Formulaic Hollywood Blockbuster
Creature Feature Classic

Crew

Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Written by: Roland Emmerich, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Produced by: Dean Devlin
Music by: David Arnold, Michael Lloyd

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Facts

May 20, 1998 · 2 h 18 min · PG-13

Released: May 20, 1998
Runtime: 2 h 18 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Original language: English
Also spoken: French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Made in: United States
Budget: $130 million
Box office: $379 million
Available in: 105 countries

Tropes

Humans Are the Real Monsters, Never My Fault, Meeting at Eye Level +9

Humans Are the Real Monsters
Never My Fault
Meeting at Eye Level
My Country, Right or Wrong
Foreshadowing
Obscured Special Effects
Female Monster Surprise
Ramp Jump
Uncertain Doom
Thundering Footsteps
Sole Survivor
Non-Malicious Monster

12 of 193 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Godzilla?"

Questions about Godzilla

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godzilla?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Godzilla streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Godzilla worth watching?

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Godzilla okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Godzilla plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Godzilla use?

Humans Are the Real MonstersNever My FaultMeeting at Eye LevelMy Country, Right or WrongForeshadowingObscured Special EffectsFemale Monster SurpriseRamp JumpUncertain DoomThundering FootstepsSole SurvivorNon-Malicious Monsterand 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 tropes for it, including Humans Are the Real Monsters, Never My Fault, and Meeting at Eye Level.