Godzilla
ゴジラ
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Godzilla (1954) Trailer #1
Attack on Tokyo clip
Kiyoshi Kurosawa: GODZILLA Transformed My World | TIFF
Three Reasons: Godzilla
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Frequently asked questions about Godzilla
Where can I watch Godzilla in the United States?
Godzilla is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Godzilla on HBO Max?
Yes. Godzilla is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Can I watch Godzilla for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Godzilla needs a subscription to HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Godzilla?
Godzilla scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 83 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Godzilla?
Godzilla stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, and Fuyuki Murakami. Ishirō Honda is the director.
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did Godzilla come out?
Godzilla was released on November 3, 1954.
Which studio made Godzilla?
Godzilla was produced by TOHO and Toho Laboratory in Japan.
What was the budget for Godzilla?
Godzilla was made on a budget of $60,000.
How much did Godzilla make at the box office?
Godzilla grossed $2,250,000 worldwide, against a budget of $60,000.
What language is Godzilla in?
Godzilla is in Japanese, and its original title is ゴジラ.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.