Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
The great fierce battle between Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah that will sway the ruler of the Universe, Planet X!
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Invasion of Astro-Monster is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Godzilla (Showa): watch order
Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Akira TakaradaAstronaut Kazuo Fuji
- Nick AdamsAstronaut F. Glenn
- Kumi MizunoMiss Namikawa
- Keiko SawaiHaruno Fuji
- Jun TazakiDr. Sakurai
- Yoshio TsuchiyaController of Planet X
- Akira KuboTetsuo Torii
- Takamaru SasakiChairman of Earth Committee
- Fuyuki MurakamiMedical Representative
- Yoshibumi TajimaMobile Commander
- Kenzō TabuPresident of World Education Corporation (Xilien)
- Noriko SengokuDelegate
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1965
- Original title
- 怪獣大戦争
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Box office
- $3M
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · 7.0/10
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · 7.0/10
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What comes next in the series.
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · 6.3/10
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Son of Godzilla
1967 · 6.4/10
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Destroy All Monsters
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All Monsters Attack
1969 · 5.1/10
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Godzilla vs. Hedorah
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Godzilla vs. Gigan
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Invasion of Astro-Monster: quick answers
What should I watch before Invasion of Astro-Monster?
Watch Godzilla Raids Again (1955), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), and Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Invasion of Astro-Monster?
Next in the series: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), Son of Godzilla (1967), and Destroy All Monsters (1968).
Is Invasion of Astro-Monster worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 272 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Invasion of Astro-Monster?
Invasion of Astro-Monster runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Invasion of Astro-Monster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Invasion of Astro-Monster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Invasion of Astro-Monster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Invasion of Astro-Monster is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Invasion of Astro-Monster on?
Invasion of Astro-Monster is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Invasion of Astro-Monster?
If you liked Invasion of Astro-Monster, try Destroy All Monsters, Mothra vs. Godzilla, The War of the Gargantuas.
Who directed Invasion of Astro-Monster?
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Akira Takarada, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno.