Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth

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Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth

1992

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

Action

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After a meteorite awakens Godzilla, Mothra and a dark counterpart named Battra join forces to defeat him.

Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

For those who simply crave scenes of giant monster mayhem, it is likely to prove a delight.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 23, 2021

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Kevin L. Lee

Film Inquiry

This film is basically a retread of the 1964 original, but with improved special effects and an expansion on Mothra's abilities.

Jun 7, 2019

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Witney Seibold

Nerdist

I like Battle for Earth just fine, although it doesn't possess the fun craziness of the previous film.

May 23, 2019

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

A lousy movie with great monster scenes.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 4, 2014

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Maybe they both could lose? Don't wish for too much.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 14, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 13, 2005

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Khaliel P

Godzilla vs Mothra adapts a pre-existing Mothra story for a family-friendly audience, incorporating Godzilla and introducing the new kaiju Battra. The plot follows Takuya, tasked with protecting Mothra’s egg as Godzilla and Battra awaken due to a meteor, leading to spectacular underwater battles and ecological themes. The monsters are visually striking, with a plush-like Mothra, menacing Battra, and a more flexible Godzilla. Balanced between human adventure and kaiju action, the film marks a significant improvement over its predecessor, even if Godzilla plays a secondary role.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Audience Member

dude godzilla punched in the face worst movie in the world 1in a half stars bruh heeeehehhheeheheehehe ahhhhh kong no!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Justin T

I enjoyed watching this but it is a step down again as the pace is slower and the crazy insanity isn’t as prevalent. It’s an entertaining kaiju movie but I couldn’t help feeling a little bored at times. It sticks with the cheesy effects and style but not as silly or crazy so much more forgettable. It also does have the serious tone so it does fall short of all the other films in this era so far. Still, it’s entertaining but my least favourite of the new era so far. Possibly I even preferred the original Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) but only by a tiny amount.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/24

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josh d

Solid Heisei era Godzilla movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Rich A

Battra time underrated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Chanr3y k

Godzilla vs Mothra is one of the weaker movies of the heisei era, Godzilla feels shoe horned in, and thats mainly because Godzilla wasn't meant to be in this movie, but aside from that the Characters are somewhat decent and action pieces are fun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Synopsis

After a meteorite awakens Godzilla, Mothra and a dark counterpart named Battra join forces to defeat him.

Director: Takao Okawara
Producer: Shogo Tomiyama
Screenwriter: Kazuki Omori
Production Co: Toho Company Ltd.
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 47m