

Godzilla Raids Again
1955, Japanese. Directed by Motoyoshi Oda.
A tremendous, astonishing story that rages across the nation of Japan!
Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India.
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- Motoyoshi OdaDirector
- Hiroshi KoizumiShoichi Tsukioka
- Setsuko WakayamaHidemi Yamaji
- Minoru ChiakiKôji Kobayashi
- Takashi ShimuraKyohei Yamane-hakase
- Masao ShimizuZoologist Dr. Tadokoro
- Seijirô OndaCaptain Terasawa of Osaka Defense Corps
- Sonosuke SawamuraHokkaido Branch Manager Shingo Shibeki
- Yoshio TsuchiyaTajima, Member of Osaka Defense Corps
- Mayuri MokushôRadio Operator Yasuko Inouye
- Minosuke YamadaChief of Civil Defense
- Yukio KasamaKoehi Wamaji, President of the Fishery
- Senkichi ŌmuraSmall Escaped Convict
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1955
- Original title
- ゴジラの逆襲
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeo Murata, Shigeaki Hidaka
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $2M
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Godzilla Raids Again: quick answers
What should I watch before Godzilla Raids Again?
Watch Godzilla (1954) first.
What comes after Godzilla Raids Again?
Next in the series: King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), and Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964).
Is Godzilla Raids Again worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Godzilla Raids Again?
Godzilla Raids Again runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Godzilla Raids Again have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Godzilla Raids Again. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Godzilla Raids Again parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Godzilla Raids Again is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Godzilla Raids Again on?
Godzilla Raids Again is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Godzilla Raids Again?
If you liked Godzilla Raids Again, try Godzilla, Mothra vs. Godzilla, The War of the Gargantuas.
Who directed Godzilla Raids Again?
Godzilla Raids Again (1955) was directed by Motoyoshi Oda and stars Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki.