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King Kong vs. Godzilla

Play trailer Poster for King Kong vs. Godzilla Released Jun 26, 1963 1h 37m Sci-Fi Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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The monster ape and dinosaur toss around a boulder and slug it out on Mount Fuji.

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James Powers The Hollywood Reporter It's a peculiar kind of humor, but it does play. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times The one mild surprise of this cheap reprise of earlier Hollywood and Japanese horror films is the ineptitude of its fakery. Rated: 1/5 May 9, 2005 Full Review Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography Honda’s King Kong Vs Godzilla is a splendid Godzilla narrative that delivers thrilling kaiju action while elegantly exploring the impact of the rise of capitalism and consumerism on Japanese society... Dec 29, 2022 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews King Kong vs. Godzilla is a pure gold-plated turd. Rated: 2/4 Mar 28, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy King Kong vs. Godzilla was a smash in its homeland, but for U.S. consumption, many of the more satiric moments were axed and replaced with tedious scenes. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 26, 2021 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof A ridiculous time. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave O I love this campy movie. Almost a comedy. King Kong playing peekaboo with Godzilla's atomic blast is classic. We watched it at the Saturday kids matinee in the 60's with the Hedora or smog monster movie. Great memories from both movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Sam N Godzilla vs. King Kong (1963) is the kaiju showdown that stomps its way into the history books and our hearts. Yes, the King Kong suit is as laughably awkward as you’ve heard. It looks like it was stitched together by a sleep-deprived apprentice with a grudge, but that’s precisely why it’s so endearing. These two giant monsters aren’t just brawling—they’re giving us the most hilariously epic therapy session ever, with a side of city-smashing. The final battle? It’s not just chaos; it’s a pure, unfiltered cinematic absurdity that makes you wonder what the filmmakers were drinking. If you’re into monster movies or just appreciate a film that’s so delightfully over-the-top it practically winks at you, this one’s a must-watch. It’s like watching Cyril the Swan and Zampa the Lion, go at it again, but after a few too many drinks—utterly ridiculous and absolutely glorious. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review josh d Some bad effects, but still a classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Brayan Estiven G lo mas duro de este fockin sistema Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Justin T This is the best so far. It is pretty darn crazy. It is wildly different to the first two films and is far more watchable because of this. The moments without kaiju are far more entertaining and engaging because it is so crazy and unexpected. There are goofy characters and fast paced silly decisions. It’s significantly more entertaining and looks much better but it's not great, the craziness makes it more entertaining but doesn’t make it good. So much as it’s an improvement, it is different. Giant monsters fighting and destroying stuff never gets tired. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review George P 最高ではありませんが、非常に素晴らしいと思います Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The monster ape and dinosaur toss around a boulder and slug it out on Mount Fuji.
Director
Tom Montgomery, Ishirô Honda
Producer
Tomoyuki Tanaka, John Beck
Screenwriter
Shin'ichi Sekizawa, Paul Mason
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Toho Company, RKO General Pictures, John Beck
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 1963, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m