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Gamera, the Giant Monster

1965, Japanese. Directed by Noriaki Yuasa.

Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!

A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.

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Runtime
1h 19m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
NR

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Gamera, the Giant Monster is streaming on Screambox, Midnight Pulp, and Cineverse in India.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
27 November 1965
Original title
大怪獣ガメラ
Country
Japan
Written by
Nisan Takahashi
Budget
$360K
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What comes after Gamera, the Giant Monster?

Next in the series: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967), and Gamera vs. Viras (1968).

Is Gamera, the Giant Monster worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Gamera, the Giant Monster?

Gamera, the Giant Monster runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).

Does Gamera, the Giant Monster have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Gamera, the Giant Monster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Gamera, the Giant Monster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Gamera, the Giant Monster is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Gamera, the Giant Monster on?

Gamera, the Giant Monster is streaming on Screambox, Midnight Pulp, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Gamera, the Giant Monster?

If you liked Gamera, the Giant Monster, try Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe, Gamera vs. Gyaos, The War of the Gargantuas.

Who directed Gamera, the Giant Monster?

Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) was directed by Noriaki Yuasa and stars Eiji Funakoshi, Junichiro Yamashita, Michiko Sugata.

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