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Godzilla

Play trailer 1:39 Poster for Godzilla Released Nov 3, 1954 1h 38m Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review Chris Vognar Dallas Morning News It's a terse, lean terror with a big, swinging tail. Rated: B+ May 8, 2014 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Its anti-war message still resonates. Rated: A- Jun 24, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joel S Very good classic Monster Movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/04/22 Full Review 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 Full Review johnathan Best classic Godzilla in 4k Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/04/21 Full Review Insomniac X Despite the visible seams in its production, Godzilla has moments of real terror, and a story grounded in the experience of its human characters. The aftermath of the monster's Tokyo rampage is a haunting and evocative reminder of the realities of war in the nuclear era. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Ilyas Z KING OF THE MONSTERS... KING OF THE MOVIES!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review James R Even after being around for 70 years, this film does not fail to entertain whoever is watching. The story of humans trying to figure out how to kill a creature that nuclear weapons can't even harm is an interesting concept and it is used amazingly throughout the film (unlike some films that have cool concepts and do nothing with them). The music is iconic and seeing the monster destroy Tokyo is fun to watch. This film also poses as a message against nuclear testing and why nuclear weapons will be our downfall. Overall, this is a great film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ishirô Honda

Director

Takashi Shimura

Dr. Kyohei Yamane

Momoko Kochi

Emiko Yamane

Akira Takarada

Hideto Ogata

Akihiko Hirata

Dr. Daisuke Serizawa

Sachio Sakai

Newspaper Reporter Hagiwara
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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 38m
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