King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Kong? The battle of the century!
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 361 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Tadao TakashimaOsamu Sakurai
- Kenji SaharaKazuo Fujita
- Yū FujikiKinzaburo Furue
- Ichirō ArishimaDirector Tako
- Jun TazakiGeneral of the JSDF Eastern Army
- Akihiko HirataDr. Shosuke Shigezawa
- Mie HamaFumiko Sakurai
- Akiko WakabayashiTamiye
- Akemi NegishiChikiro's Mother
- Yoshio KosugiChief of Faro Island
- Yoshibumi TajimaCaptain of the Shinsei-Maru No. 2
- Ikio SawamuraWitch Doctor
Details
- Released
- 11 August 1962
- Original title
- キングコング対ゴジラ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Box office
- $13M
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King Kong vs. Godzilla: quick answers
What should I watch before King Kong vs. Godzilla?
Watch Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla Raids Again (1955) first.
What comes after King Kong vs. Godzilla?
Next in the series: Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964), and Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965).
Is King Kong vs. Godzilla worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 361 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does King Kong vs. Godzilla have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King Kong vs. Godzilla. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King Kong vs. Godzilla parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King Kong vs. Godzilla is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is King Kong vs. Godzilla on?
King Kong vs. Godzilla isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 August 1962. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like King Kong vs. Godzilla?
If you liked King Kong vs. Godzilla, try King Kong vs. Godzilla, Gamera vs. Barugon, Ebirah, Horror of the Deep.
Who directed King Kong vs. Godzilla?
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yū Fujiki.