MyCinema has not rated Godzilla for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Godzilla in the US?

Godzilla streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on Plex and Plex Channel, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Godzilla?

Godzilla runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Is Godzilla suitable for kids?

Godzilla is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19982h 18mScience Fiction / Action / Thriller

Godzilla

Name: Godzilla
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 1998-05-20
Duration: 138 min

Size does matter.

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Godzilla at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 18m

At 2h 18m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction, action, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Plex and Plex Channel. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 4,382 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Godzilla tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 18m.
It is included with Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Godzilla?

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Questions about Godzilla

Is Godzilla scary?: MyCinema has not rated Godzilla for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Godzilla in the US?: Godzilla streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on Plex and Plex Channel, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Godzilla?: Godzilla runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
Is Godzilla suitable for kids?: Godzilla is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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