The War of the Gargantuas
1966, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
A crisis, striking from the mountains and the sea! Greater Tokyo is the battlefield of death!
Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The War of the Gargantuas is streaming on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Kenji SaharaDr. Yuzo Mamiya
- Kumi MizunoAkemi Togawa
- Russ TamblynDr. Paul Stewart
- Jun TazakiGeneral Hashimoto
- Kipp HamiltonSinger
- Yoshibumi TajimaOfficer Hirai
- Nobuo NakamuraProfessor Kita
- Hisaya ItoChief Izumida
- Nadao KirinoLt. Col. Kazama
- Ren YamamotoSaburo Kameda
- Kōzō NomuraGeneral's Aide
- Shōichi HiroseSoldier
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1966
- Original title
- フランケンシュタインの怪獣 サンダ対ガイラ
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Reuben Bercovitch, Takeshi Kimura, Ishirō Honda
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The War of the Gargantuas: quick answers
What should I watch before The War of the Gargantuas?
Watch Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) first.
Is The War of the Gargantuas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The War of the Gargantuas?
The War of the Gargantuas runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The War of the Gargantuas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The War of the Gargantuas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The War of the Gargantuas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The War of the Gargantuas is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The War of the Gargantuas on?
The War of the Gargantuas is streaming on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War of the Gargantuas?
If you liked The War of the Gargantuas, try Gamera vs. Gyaos, Attack on Titan II: End of the World, Shin Godzilla.
Who directed The War of the Gargantuas?
The War of the Gargantuas (1966) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Kenji Sahara, Kumi Mizuno, Russ Tamblyn.