Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
Space Super Monster King Ghidorah attacks the Earth!
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 308 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Yōsuke NatsukiDetective Shindo
- Yuriko HoshiNaoko Shindo
- Hiroshi KoizumiProfessor Murai
- Takashi ShimuraDr. Tsukamoto
- Emi ItoShobijin
- Yumi ItoShobijin
- Akiko WakabayashiPrincess Maas Doulina Salno of Selgina
- Hisaya ItoChief Assassin Malmess
- Akihiko HirataChief Detective Okita
- Minoru TakadaPrime Minister
- Someshō MatsumotoAlien Expert
- Ikio SawamuraHonest Fisherman
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1964
- Original title
- 三大怪獣 地球最大の決戦
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Box office
- $3.2M
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster: quick answers
What should I watch before Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
Watch Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again (1955), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), and Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) first.
What comes after Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
Next in the series: Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965), Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), and Son of Godzilla (1967).
Is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 308 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster on?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
If you liked Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, try Gamera vs. Barugon, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
Who directed Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster?
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Yōsuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi.