Mothra vs. Godzilla

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Mothra vs. Godzilla

Released Sep 17, 1964

1h 30m

Sci-Fi

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Japan comes under attack from two monsters in a giant monster battle between a rampaging Godzilla and the colossal genetically engineered moth called Mothra.

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Harris Dang

The AU Review

Mothra vs. Godzilla is a good step in the right direction for the Godzilla franchise thanks to its action scenes, distinct personalities of its creatures and the committed performances from the cast.

Nov 7, 2019

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Kevin L. Lee

Film Inquiry

If you're a newcomer to Godzilla movies, Mothra vs. Godzilla is a great place to start.

Jun 7, 2019

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Bob Chipman

Escapist Magazine

This is probably the best Godzilla movie, period.

May 22, 2019

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

As much fun as any movie about giant monsters ever has been, from any period and any country.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 17, 2013

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Moriarty

Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews

Rated: 5/5

Jun 23, 2005

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Khaliel P

Following the success of King Kong vs. Godzilla, Toho quickly produced a new film, Mothra vs. Godzilla, pairing the iconic kaiju with Mothra, already the star of her own 1961 film. With television booming, Toho aimed to make Godzilla more child-friendly, casting Mothra—a giant, less frightening butterfly—as his opponent. An enormous egg washes ashore, sparking a conflict between businessmen seeking profit and the tiny, protective Shobijin. Godzilla, presumed dead, also returns. The story focuses largely on Mothra and her egg, with Godzilla almost secondary. Despite underdeveloped human characters, the film shines with inventive special effects, impressive miniatures, and dramatic larval battles that challenge Godzilla. Though sometimes humorous or “ridiculous,” it remains charming, marking the beginning of Toho’s realization of Godzilla’s commercial potential.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Carlos M.

I liked how they put the little people inside the movie and how Mothra helped the humans fight Godzilla, and how the two rich owners of the egg die, and I also like how it was the first movie that was in color of the Godzilla series, and I am also 10 year old .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Cameron M.

This is the showa era of Godzilla at it’s peak. Motifs established in this movie would continue throughout the era. Evil humans wanting money or conquest against good humans wanting to do the right thing. Godzilla angry and destroying buildings while fighting a monster in his rogues gallery. Too iconic to ignore

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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josh d

One of the best Showa era Godzilla movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Rich A

Spoilers don’t read!!!!! Mothra first time meeting with Godzilla and last time we see Godzilla as a badguy!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Irelia I

One of the best films in the series!!!!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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News Reporter Ichiro Sakai

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Professor Miura

Yu Fujiki

Reporter Jiro Nakamura (with egg and frying pan)

Emi Ito

Shobijin (Twin Fairy)

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Synopsis

Japan comes under attack from two monsters in a giant monster battle between a rampaging Godzilla and the colossal genetically engineered moth called Mothra.

Director: Ishirô Honda
Producer: Tomoyuki Tanaka
Screenwriter: Shin'ichi Sekizawa
Distributor: American International Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Toho Company
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 2014
Runtime: 1h 30m

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