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Godzilla Minus One

2023·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
IMDb7.6Metacritic818.6Rotten Tomatoes99%95%

Where to watch

Netflix

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Godzilla Minus One fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Live and Fight. Survive and Resist.

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
Post-War DevastationKaiju HorrorSpectacular VisualsEmotional ResilienceJapanese Historical SettingMan vs. NatureOverwhelming ScaleTragedy and Hope

Crew

Directed by:
Takashi Yamazaki, Michael Arias, Kohei Adachi
Written by:
Takashi Yamazaki
Produced by:
Tsuyoshi Sugino, Minami Ichikawa, Keichiiro Moriya
Composed by:
Akira Ifukube, Naoki Sato, Naoki Sato

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Questions about Godzilla Minus One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godzilla Minus One legally?

Netflix

Godzilla Minus One is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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 Godzilla Minus One worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Godzilla Minus One rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Godzilla Minus One?

2 h 5 min

Godzilla Minus One runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Godzilla Minus One?

Critics90
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Godzilla Minus One much the same way.

Was Godzilla Minus One a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$114 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 7.6 times its budget.

What language is Godzilla Minus One in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Godzilla Minus One?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Godzilla Minus One in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Godzilla Minus One use?

What the Hell, Hero?Hope SpotTaglineDoes This Remind You of Anything?Feed It a BombThe Tokyo FireballRasputinian DeathHero of Another StoryTheme Music Power-UpAdaptational MundanityDespair Event HorizonThe End... Or Is It?and 167 more

TV Tropes lists 179 storytelling tropes for Godzilla Minus One, including What the Hell, Hero?, Hope Spot, Tagline.