Godzilla
1954, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 1,193 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Akira TakaradaHideto Ogata
- Momoko KôchiEmiko Yamane
- Akihiko HirataDaisuke Serizawa
- Takashi ShimuraKyohei Yamane
- Fuyuki MurakamiProfessor Tanabe
- Sachio SakaiHagiwara
- Toranosuke OgawaPresident of Southern Seas Salvage
- Ren YamamotoMasaji Yamada
- Hiroshi HayashiChairman of Diet Committee
- Seijirô OndaParliamentarian Oyama
- Takeo OikawaChief of Emergency Headquarters
- Keiji SakakidaMayor Inada
Details
- Released
- 3 November 1954
- Original title
- ゴジラ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeo Murata, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Eiji Tsuburaya
- Budget
- $60K
- Box office
- $2.3M
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Godzilla: quick answers
Is Godzilla worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,193 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Godzilla have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Godzilla. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Godzilla suitable for kids?
Godzilla is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Godzilla?
Godzilla is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Godzilla?
If you liked Godzilla, try Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, Godzilla Raids Again.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla (1954) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata.