Godzilla 1985
1985, Japanese. Directed by R.J. Kizer & Koji Hashimoto.
Prepare yourself: the greatest star of all has returned.
Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 205 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Godzilla 1985
Godzilla 1985 is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- R.J. KizerDirector
- Koji HashimotoDirector
- Raymond BurrSteve Martin
- Keiju KobayashiPrime Minister Mitamura
- Ken TanakaGoro Maki
- Yasuko SawaguchiNaoko Okumura
- Shin TakumaHiroshi "Ken" Okumura
- Warren J. KemmerlingGeneral Goodhue
- James Scott HessColonel Raschen
- Travis SwordsMajor McDonough
- Eitarō OzawaFinance Minister Kanzaki
- Taketoshi NaitōTakegami, Chief Cabinet Secretary
- Nobuo KanekoHome Affairs Minister Isomura
- Mizuho SuzukiForeign Minister Emori
Details
- Released
- 23 August 1985
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Written by
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Lisa Tomei, Hideichi Nagahara
- Budget
- $200K
- Box office
- $4.1M
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Godzilla 1985: quick answers
Is Godzilla 1985 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 205 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Godzilla 1985 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Godzilla 1985. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Godzilla 1985 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Godzilla 1985 is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Godzilla 1985 on?
Godzilla 1985 is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Godzilla 1985?
If you liked Godzilla 1985, try Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Godzilla Minus Zero.
Who directed Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 (1985) was directed by R.J. Kizer and Koji Hashimoto and stars Raymond Burr, Keiju Kobayashi, Ken Tanaka.