Godzilla

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Godzilla

Released Nov 3, 1954

1h 36m

Sci-Fi

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A fire-breathing behemoth terrorizes Japan after an atomic bomb awakens it from its centuries-old sleep.

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More than straight monster-movie fare, Gojira offers potent, sobering postwar commentary.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

...a portrait of a country less than a decade removed from the horrors of the atomic bomb, reckoning - in a movie that is still fun and thrilling - with that trauma.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 3, 2021

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Chris Vognar

Dallas Morning News

It's a terse, lean terror with a big, swinging tail.

Rated: B+

May 8, 2014

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Andrew O'Hehir

Salon.com

While the acting is hit-and-miss and the story jumps around somewhat confusingly, Honda's film is a one-of-a-kind experience all the way through, one that stands the test of time better than I had expected.

Apr 18, 2014

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Aaron Neuwirth

Why So Blu

You’re not going to hear any real negatives when it comes to Gojira. The original entry in the massive Godzilla franchise is a fantastic start and one of the few in the series to really take itself seriously and attempt to address significant topics.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 2, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Its anti-war message still resonates.

Rated: A-

Jun 24, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It resonates as a true tale of horror rather than just another creature feature.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 18, 2024

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Joel S

Very good classic Monster Movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/22

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Yakobu

The classic that started it all is more than just a monster flick. Godzilla was first intended as much more than a scary monster. This film was released less than a decade after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The people who made and performed in this movie lived through the war, and the emotions are strongly felt in this very poignant, powerful drama. This important and beautiful film is not to be missed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/21

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johnathan

Best classic Godzilla in 4k

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/21

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The D.

The best Godzilla movie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Vincent W

Depressing, sad and tragic, “Gojira” is a masterpiece of not just Japanese filmmaking, but filmmaking in general.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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Renaldo D

Classic, well made and the beginning of an era.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Synopsis

A fire-breathing behemoth terrorizes Japan after an atomic bomb awakens it from its centuries-old sleep.

Director: Ishirô Honda
Producer: Tomoyuki Tanaka
Screenwriter: Ishirô Honda, Shigeru Kayama
Distributor: Rialto Pictures
Production Co: Toho Company Ltd., Jewell Enterprises
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 3, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 2014
Runtime: 1h 36m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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