Quick Info
- Year
- 1954
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Duration
- 96 min
- Language
- JA
- Country
- JP
- Budget
- $0.1M
- Box Office
- $2M
External Ratings
IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
📺 Where to Watch
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Godzilla
Our Rating
7.8/10
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7.4/10
7.2/10
Overview
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
